Registered Nurse RN, Surgery Unit

Sentara Health

Suffolk, Virginia

You'll care for a wide mix of patients on a general med surg unit.

Eligibility: Sign-on bonus

Posted Jun 16 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours: Nights Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Registered nurse for a Part Time, Night shift in Suffolk, VA!
Unit and setting: Medical-Surgical Unit · Hospital A general med surg - sees all types of patients - great variety and you will see a good mix of patients.all types of patients
License: RN license Registered nursing License (Required)Registered nursing license
Term: Permanent Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Registered nurse for a Part Time, Night shift in Suffolk, VA!Part time

Do you qualify?

New grads: Welcomed, residency program
License: Registered nursing license Registered nursing License (Required)
Certification: BLS within 90 days of hireAfter hire · within 90 days of hire BLS required within 90 days of hire
Education: Degree or diploma in registered nursing Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)

Preferred

Education: BSN or MSN Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)
Experience: 1 year of acute care 1 year of acute care (preferred)
Also asks: Previous healthcare experience Previous healthcare experience (preferred)

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What it pays

Sign-on bonus: $10,000
Bonus: Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 Sign on bonus up to $10,000 available for qualified candidates.Qualified candidates
Bonus: New grad sign-on bonusNew grads

Benefits

BenefitsOnsite childcareOnsite childcare for team members providing a safe, nurturing environment.
BenefitsFree parkingFree parking and shuttle service
BenefitsShuttle service
BenefitsPaid time offPaid time off and tuition assistance
BenefitsTuition assistance
BenefitsRecognition programs for nursing excellenceRecognition programs for nursing excellence

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BenefitsTransition to Practice and Nurse Residency programsOutstanding Transition to Practice and Nurse Residency programs to help you succeed!
BenefitsEducation assistance for a BSN degreeAsk Recruiter about New Grad Sign-on Bonus, Nurse Residency Program, Education Assistance (BSN Degree), and Loan Repayment!
BenefitsLoan repayment
Sign-on bonus
Nurse Residency Program
Free parking and shuttle service

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The role and schedule

Unit size: 21-bed unit The Med Surg has 21 bed unit.
Details: Certified stroke center and Magnet hospital Sentara Obici Hospital is a certified stroke center and a designated Magnet hospital
Details: 6-month transition program Unique 6-Month Program Includes:
Details: Automatic enrollment in transition program for RNs with under 12 months experience No separate application required, automatic enrollment for any RN with less than 12 months experience or transitioning to a new practice area.

Support on this unit

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

Orientation: Residency program
Your preceptor: A preceptor is assigned to you Mentoring and Unit-based Preceptors

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Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Registered nurse for a Part Time, Night shift in Suffolk, VA!

Sign on bonus up to $10,000 available for qualified candidates.

New Grads are welcome!! Ask Recruiter about New Grad Sign-on Bonus, Nurse Residency Program, Education Assistance (BSN Degree), and Loan Repayment!

About the unit

The Medical-Surgical Unit at Sentara Obici Hospital is a great place to learn and grow, supported by a longstanding leadership team and strong preceptors dedicated to mentoring new nurses. The Med Surg has 21 bed unit. A general med surg - sees all types of patients - great variety and you will see a good mix of patients.

This unit offers a collaborative, supportive environment ideal for both new graduates and experienced nurses seeking to enhance their skillset. Unit coordinators are on staff, ensuring smooth operations and quality patient care. Sentara Obici Hospital is a certified stroke center and a designated Magnet hospital recognized for excellence in patient care, making it a truly rewarding place to develop your nursing career while making a meaningful impact.

Why Choose Sentara Obici Hospital?

Onsite childcare for team members providing a safe, nurturing environment. Free parking and shuttle service Paid time off and tuition assistance Recognition programs for nursing excellence Outstanding Transition to Practice and Nurse Residency programs to help you succeed!

Registered Nurse Transition to Practice Programs at Sentara

Unique 6-Month Program Includes

No separate application required, automatic enrollment for any RN with less than 12 months experience or transitioning to a new practice area. General Nursing Orientation Specialty Clinical Track Residency Professional Development Sessions Mentoring and Unit-based Preceptors

A message from our Chief Nursing Officer

Nursing Opportunities at Sentara Obici Hospital

The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible to perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care- teaching and health promotion and evaluation) along with the standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence- based practice /nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health) encompass the actions and foundation of professional nursing. The RN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas.

Education

Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred) Students in the process of completing an accredited nursing program. Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)

Certification/Licensure

Registered nursing License (Required) Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nursing License. BLS required within 90 days of hire

Experience

None required
1 year of acute care (preferred)
Previous healthcare experience (preferred)

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What's around it?

In Suffolk, VA

Suffolk, VAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $1,563/mo
Household income: $92,666/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Suffolk, VA

NeighborhoodsSuffolk offers a clear divide between its fast-growing northern sector and historic or rural enclaves. In North Suffolk, master-planned developments like Harbour View and The Riverfront provide golf-course views, extensive community amenities, and nearby commercial retail, while waterfront communities like Eclipse sit along the water. Central and northern neighborhoods such as Riverwood, Bennetts Creek, and Burnetts Mill feature newer single-family subdivisions and suburban layouts popular with regional commuters. In contrast, Historic Downtown Suffolk provides walkable blocks with historic architecture and local restaurants, while Hillpoint Farms offers golf-adjacent suburban living, and South Suffolk contains quiet acreage and rural properties.

Suffolk offers a clear divide between its fast-growing northern sector and historic or rural enclaves. In North Suffolk, master-planned developments like Harbour View and The Riverfront provide golf-course views, extensive community amenities, and nearby commercial retail, while waterfront communities like Eclipse sit along the water.

Central and northern neighborhoods such as Riverwood, Bennetts Creek, and Burnetts Mill feature newer single-family subdivisions and suburban layouts popular with regional commuters. In contrast, Historic Downtown Suffolk provides walkable blocks with historic architecture and local restaurants, while Hillpoint Farms offers golf-adjacent suburban living, and South Suffolk contains quiet acreage and rural properties.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: abhomesva.com

Getting aroundSuffolk is highly car-dependent, with public transit essentially limited to small pockets around Downtown and used by only about one percent of residents. Driving routes revolve around major arteries including US-58, US-17, and Interstate 664. Living in North Suffolk provides the most manageable commute toward Peninsula employers like Newport News Shipbuilding or medical facilities in Portsmouth and Norfolk, with typical highway drives running thirty to forty-five minutes depending on bridge and tunnel traffic. Shift workers face noticeable evening slowdowns returning into Suffolk, making access to I-664 or Route 17 a key factor when selecting a neighborhood.

Suffolk is highly car-dependent, with public transit essentially limited to small pockets around Downtown and used by only about one percent of residents. Driving routes revolve around major arteries including US-58, US-17, and Interstate 664. Living in North Suffolk provides the most manageable commute toward Peninsula employers like Newport News Shipbuilding or medical facilities in Portsmouth and Norfolk, with typical highway drives running thirty to forty-five minutes depending on bridge and tunnel traffic.

Shift workers face noticeable evening slowdowns returning into Suffolk, making access to I-664 or Route 17 a key factor when selecting a neighborhood.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: abhomesva.com Source 3: realestate.usnews.com

OutdoorsSuffolk covers extensive parkland and waterways, anchored by the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, which offers miles of forested trails, canal paths, and wildlife viewing tied to the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. Bennett’s Creek Park provides open fields, a playground, and public boat ramps for motorboats and kayaks, while Lone Star Lakes Park features multiple lakes dedicated to freshwater fishing. Residents also access outdoor recreation at Sleepy Hole Park, Blackwater Park, and six local golf courses scattered across the city.

Suffolk covers extensive parkland and waterways, anchored by the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, which offers miles of forested trails, canal paths, and wildlife viewing tied to the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. Bennett’s Creek Park provides open fields, a playground, and public boat ramps for motorboats and kayaks, while Lone Star Lakes Park features multiple lakes dedicated to freshwater fishing.

Residents also access outdoor recreation at Sleepy Hole Park, Blackwater Park, and six local golf courses scattered across the city.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: abhomesva.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: virginia.org

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Living in Suffolk

Suffolk stands apart as the largest city by land area in Virginia, offering healthcare professionals a distinct blend of rural tranquility, historic small-town charm, and rapidly expanding master-planned suburbs. For hospital nurses, neighborhood location dictates your daily routine. Choosing North Suffolk communities like Harbour View, Riverwood, or Bennetts Creek keeps you positioned near Interstate 664, Route 17, and Route 58, providing thirty- to forty-five-minute highway commutes to regional facilities in Newport News, Portsmouth, and Norfolk. In contrast, South Suffolk trades commute proximity for expansive acreage and serene green space roughly fifteen minutes from Downtown. When off shift, life revolves around natural escapes and local flavor: hike the wildlife trails of the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, launch a kayak at Bennett’s Creek Park, or head to Main Street for dinner at Harper’s Table followed by craft beer at Nansemond Brewing Station. The essential tradeoff is car dependence; public transit is virtually non-existent outside Downtown, and crossing regional bridges during evening rush hour demands patience. For nurses seeking larger yards and a slower pace outside the urban core, Suffolk offers a balanced, grounded home base.

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Suffolk, VAFrom Census ACS 2024.