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Registered Nurse, Surgery/Medicine Unit, Multiple shifts

You'll care for acutely ill adult medical and surgical patients on a 19-bed post-op unit.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Sep 25 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
Part-time nights, full-time nights or full-time days Multiple Shifts including Part-Time Nights, Full-Time Nights, and Full-Time Days
Unit and setting
4 East surgery unit · Hospital Sepsis, pneumonia, asthma, diabetesMedical patients with sepsis, pneumonia, asthma and diabetes
License
RN license Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standingVirginia RN license, or Compact Multi-State license, in good standing
Term
Permanent Multiple Shifts including Part-Time Nights, Full-Time Nights, and Full-Time DaysFull time or part time

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed NEW GRADS WELCOME: For many of our Registered Nurse roles, we welcome new graduate applicants.
License
Virginia RN license, or Compact Multi-State license, in good standing Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing Check your license
Certification
BLS Basic Life Support (BLS)
Education
RN diploma, ASN, BSN or MSN from an accredited school RN-Diploma, ASN, BSN or MSN from an accredited school
Your six-month RN application plan

Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.

  1. 6 months before

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    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

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  2. 4–6 months before

    Apply as windows open

    Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.

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  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. Around graduation

    Confirm your start

    Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.

    Plan your license

What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of Virginia Beach staff RN payVirginia Beach staff RN postings that state pay run $36/hr to $42/hr, the middle half $38/hr to $42/hr, across 69 postings.
Also stated
$36/hr
Pay differential
Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Sign-on bonus
$20,000
Tuition assistance
Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Loan repayment
Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
Childcare
Offered
Bonus
Sign-on bonus up to $20K plus moving allowance Generous Sign On Bonus of up to 20K and Moving Allowance for Qualified Candidates!Qualified candidates
Extra pay
Shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime and shift premiums
Bonus
Annual discretionary bonus Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.If established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
Pay reviews
Starting pay of $36.00/hour for new graduate RNs We're excited to share our starting pay rate for new graduate registered nurses with less than 1 year of experience is $36.00/h our.New graduate RN with less than 1 year of experience
Pay reviews
Pay within the range set by qualifications, experience, location and business needs Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical, dental and vision plansMedical, Dental, Vision plans
  • BenefitsAdoption, fertility and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
  • BenefitsPaid time off and sick leavePaid Time Off and Sick Leave
  • BenefitsPaid parental and family caregiver leavePaid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
  • BenefitsEmergency backup careEmergency Backup Care
  • BenefitsLong-term and short-term disability, and critical illness plansLong-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
More benefits (27)
  • BenefitsLife insuranceLife Insurance
  • Benefits401k/403B with employer match401k/403B with Employer Match
  • BenefitsTuition assistance of $5,250/year and discounted education through Guild EducationTuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
  • BenefitsStudent debt pay down of $10,000Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
  • BenefitsPet insurancePet Insurance
  • BenefitsLegal resources planLegal Resources Plan
  • Dental insurance
  • Military leave
  • 401(k)
  • Caregiver leave
  • 403(b)
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Loan repayment program
  • Vision insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Health insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid military leave
  • 403(b) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Student Debt Pay Down
  • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement

The role and schedule

Day to day
General surgery, emergent and elective General surgery inclusive of emergent and elective:
Day to day
Da Vinci robotic surgery for colon, urology and gyn cases Davinci Robotic surgery for colon, urology, and gyn surgeries
Day to day
Urology: TURBs, continuous bladder irrigation, stent placement Urology including TURB, continuous bladder irrigation, stent placement
Day to day
Mastectomies and breast reconstruction staging Mastectomies and variable staging of breast reconstruction
Day to day
Vascular: amputations, femoral-popliteal bypass, fistulas Vascular inclusive of amputations, femoral popliteal bypass, fistulas
Day to day
Trauma: gunshot and stab wounds, MVAs, chest tubes Soft tissue traumas inclusive of gunshot/stab wounds, MVAs, chest tubes
Unit size
19-bed unit Our 19-bed unit specializes in post-operative surgical patient care.
Hours stated
Multiple Shifts including Part-Time Nights, Full-Time Nights, and Full-Time Days
On call
On-call rotation
Details
273-bed hospital Our 273-bed facility has a long history of commitment to our communities of Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore, and Northeastern North Carolina
Details
Only Level III Trauma Center in the region home to the region’s only Level III Trauma Center
Details
Magnet-recognized hospital for nursing excellence As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence
Details
Tobacco-free environment this is a tobacco-free environment

Support on this unit

Nurse to patient
1:5–1:6 stated in this posting

The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026 · ANCC.

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Sentara Health
Health system employer
Hospital
Sentara Virginia BEACH General Hospital
Address
1060 FIRST COLONIAL ROAD, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, 23454
CMS rating
4 of 5 stars
Beds
239
Magnet
Designated since 2019

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are floating and staffing support handled day to day?
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On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

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Work shift
Multiple shifts available

Overview

Sentara is currently hiring a Registered Nurse to work at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital on the Surgery Unit 4 East.

Multiple Shifts including Part-Time Nights, Full-Time Nights, and Full-Time Days

Generous Sign On Bonus of up to 20K and Moving Allowance for Qualified Candidates!

New grads welcome

For many of our Registered Nurse roles, we welcome new graduate applicants. We're excited to share our starting pay rate for new graduate registered nurses with less than 1 year of experience is $36.00/h our.

Department/Position

Overview

Join a unit known for its great teamwork! We provide quality care to adult medical/surgical patients who are acutely ill or injured. Our 19-bed unit specializes in post-operative surgical patient care. Our nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5/6. The longevity of our staff proves this is a great place to work!

The most common types of clinical conditions include

General surgery inclusive of emergent and elective

  • Davinci Robotic surgery for colon, urology, and gyn surgeries
  • Urology including TURB, continuous bladder irrigation, stent placement
  • Gynecology surgeries inclusive of bladder/colon resections
  • Vascular inclusive of amputations, femoral popliteal bypass, fistulas
  • Mastectomies and variable staging of breast reconstruction
  • Soft tissue traumas inclusive of gunshot/stab wounds, MVAs, chest tubes

Medical population includes

  • Diverticulitis, Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, colitis, fistulas e.g. colorectal
  • Kidney injury, acute and chronic
  • Sepsis, pneumonia, asthma, diabetes

4 East is a diverse learning environment which provides the perfect opportunity to broaden your skill set. We are welcoming to new grads and enjoy helping them grow in their career.

As a Registered Nurse with Sentara, you can excel in your career. There are many different specialties where you can perform and grow your nursing skills in areas of interest to you. If you desire, there are promotional opportunities into leadership or to advance your level of care in a variety of settings. This position's primary duties include assessing/admitting patients, rounding checks, giving medications, talking with family members, and being responsible for the overall care of your patients. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the best care for our patients.

Click https://youtu.be/ImqEzvkewIU to hear Felicia tell us about a day in the life of a Registered Nurse (RN) with Sentara Healthcare.

Minimum Requirements

  • Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • RN-Diploma, ASN, BSN or MSN from an accredited school

Keywords: RN, Registered Nurse, Surgery, Medical, Surgical, med/surg, beach, ocean, BSN, ADN, vacation, Talroo-Nursing, #LI-CP1 We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $41.93 - $61.01 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as

  • shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits

Caring For Your Family and Your Career

  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
  • Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
  • Emergency Backup Care
  • Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k/403B with Employer Match
  • Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
  • Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital , located in Virginia Beach, VA, is home to the region’s only Level III Trauma Center. Our 273-bed facility has a long history of commitment to our communities of Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore, and Northeastern North Carolina, offering specialized tertiary services as well as many advanced clinical services. We are located just 15 minutes from VA Beach Town Center and just a few minutes to the Oceanfront.

As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart, vascular, neuroscience, neurosurgery, orthopedics and spine care, cancer care, advanced imaging, and behavioral health.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

What's around it?

Sentara Virginia BEACH General Hospital · Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Beach, VAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 2% below the US average

Median rent
$1,714/mo
Household income
$92,968/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Virginia Beach, VA

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