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Registered Nurse New Graduate Fast-Track Application/Nurse Residency Program – Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital

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South Boston, Virginia

Sentara offers a newly graduated Registered Nurse with less than 12 months of experience, a Nurse Residency Program that can give you the skills and support you need to make a successful transition into your professional practice.

Posted Oct 6 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
Multiple shifts available
Unit and setting
OR · Hospital
License
RN license Licensure: Current Virginia RN license or eligibility to obtain oneCurrent Virginia RN license or eligibility to obtain one
Term
Permanent The base pay range for full-time employment is $36.00 - $36.00 hourly.Full-time

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed, residency program
License
Current Virginia RN license or eligibility to obtain one Licensure: Current Virginia RN license or eligibility to obtain one Check your license
Education
Graduate of an accredited RN program Education: Graduate of an accredited RN program
Experience
Graduating soon or graduated with less than one year of RN practice Experience: Graduating soon or graduated with less than one year of RN practice
Your six-month RN application plan

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

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

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

    Find residencies
  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.

    Explore new grad jobs
  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
Why start this early?

Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.

What it pays

Against similar roles
Below most Virginia staff postingsVirginia staff postings that state pay run $31/hr to $59/hr, the middle half $40/hr to $51/hr, across 1,223 postings.
Bonus
Sign-on bonus Sign-on bonus for all new-to-practice RNsnew-to-practice RNs
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
Extra pay
shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Pay reviews
pay within range set by qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical, Dental, 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 & Family Caregiver LeavePaid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
  • BenefitsEmergency Backup CareEmergency Backup Care
  • BenefitsLong-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plansLong-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
More benefits (7)
  • BenefitsLife InsuranceLife Insurance
  • Benefits401k/403B with Employer Match401k/403B with Employer Match
  • BenefitsTuition Assistance of $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities 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
  • Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

The role and schedule

Cross-training
hands-on experience in 6 areas over 6 months 6-months of hands-on experience alongside trained preceptors in 6 areas: Medical-Surgical, Intermediate Care, Critical Care, Emergency, Operating Room, and Women's Health
On call
On-call rotation
Start
Residency begins right after orientation After orientation, begin your Residency right away.
Details
Available at all 12 Sentara hospitals Available at all 12 Sentara hospitals.
Details
Tobacco-free environment this is a tobacco-free environment.

Support on this unit

The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.

Orientation
Residency program
Residency
No separate application and no application deadlines.

Worth asking

  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, and rotation?
  • What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
More questions to ask
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
  • Which physical workplace and unit is this role for?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

Operating Room has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.

Original listing

Posted on Healthcare employer’s careers page.

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Work shift
Multiple shifts available

Overview

Posting

overview

This posting supports all new grad Registered Nursing positions at Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital, South Boston, Virginia All statuses/shifts All units currently placing new graduate Registered Nurses Nursing excellence starts at Sentara Join an organization that invests in you. Making the leap from nursing school to professional practice can be overwhelming and at Sentara, we understand. Sentara offers a newly graduated Registered Nurse with less than 12 months of experience, a Nurse Residency Program that can give you the skills and support you need to make a successful transition into your professional practice.

What the program offers

No separate application and no application deadlines. Automatic enrollment for all newly hired graduate nurses. Available at all 12 Sentara hospitals.

After orientation, begin your Residency right away. 6-months of hands-on experience alongside trained preceptors in 6 areas: Medical-Surgical, Intermediate Care, Critical Care, Emergency, Operating Room, and Women's Health Topics such as career pathing, professional development, leadership, self-care, and stress management. Why choose Sentara?

At Sentara, we're committed to being the healthcare of choice in our communities and that starts with hiring passionate, patient-focused nurses like you. Join a team that's dedicated to improving health every day and invested in your success from day one. Fast-track application requirements

Education

Graduate of an accredited RN program

Licensure

Current Virginia RN license or eligibility to obtain one

Experience

Graduating soon or graduated with less than one year of RN practice Apply once and we can connect you to any location, units, and the recruiters and hiring managers that support them. Competitive benefits package Competitive starting salaries Sign-on bonus for all new-to-practice RNs Comprehensive medical benefits, including dental and vision coverage Generous paid time off, sick leave, and up to 4 weeks paid family leave Employer-sponsored 401k/403b retirement savings plans Tuition assistance and student loan paydown programs Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities Your support system We know applying for your first nursing role comes with questions. Our RN Student Liaison is here to guide you through the process and connect you directly with Sentara locations and hiring managers.

Connect with us Meet our hiring managers and recruitment team at upcoming events both virtual and in-person. View upcoming events: https://www.sentaracareers.com/events Ready to begin? Submit your Fast-Track application today and take the first step toward an extraordinary nursing career.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $36.00 - $36.00 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 Halifax Regional Hospital is fueled by the expertise of a well-established medical staff representing more than two-dozen specialties, while remaining focused on excellent care. Services at this hospital include cardiovascular services, emergency services, family birthing center, hospitalist program, imaging/radiology services, laboratory services, nephrology services, orthopedic services, rehabilitation services and surgical services. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

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?

In South Boston, VA

South Boston, VA

Living costs about the same as the US average

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