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Sentara Health

Norfolk, Virginia

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Posted Aug 8, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 11, 2026

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Sentara Health is a community hospital, the kind of building where you learn every name fast. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.

What the posting states

Base pay
$10000
Shift
Days

About this role

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City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Sentara Medical Group Centralized Clinical Services are seeking to hire an individual to join our team as a Direct Care Registered Nurse. ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES CAN RECEIVE up to a $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!** Position Location: Norfolk, VA Position Status: Full-time, Days Overview 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 Registered Nurse (RN) Diploma OR Registered Nurse (RN) Associate’s OR Registered Nurse (RN) Bachelor’s OR Registered Nurse (RN) Master’s Certification/Licensure Registered Nurse License (RN) Single State-NC or VA or Multi-State (VADHP) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 90 days of hire Experience Registered Nurse BSN/MSN (Preferred) Phlebotomy experience (Preferred) Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve! Keywords: Talroo-Allied Health, Monster, Registered Nurse, RN 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 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.

Skills for this role

phlebotomy

Certifications

BLS

Requirements

  • Registered Nurse License (RN) Single State-NC or VA or Multi-State (VADHP)
  • Registered Nurse (RN) Diploma OR Associate's OR Bachelor's OR Master's
  • Registered Nurse License (RN) Single State-NC or VA or Multi-State (VADHP)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 90 days of hire
  • BSN/MSN (Preferred)
  • Phlebotomy experience (Preferred)

Benefits

  • 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

About the employer

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Sentara Health
Community Hospital

Sentara Health is an integrated, not-for-profit healthcare delivery system serving communities across Virginia and North Carolina. In Elizabeth City, NC, Sentara operates Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, a brand-new hospital facility designed with safety, flow, quality, and service at its core,…

3.1 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

  • Brand-new hospital facility with state-of-the-art design and Crisis Stabilization Unit
  • Sign-on bonuses up to $15,000 for Resource Pool RNs and up to $20,000 for select ICU roles
  • Premium pay offered for Resource Pool RN positions

What reviewers flag

  • Resource Pool RNs must work across multiple assigned specialties, which may involve variable patient populations and workflows
  • Minimum 18 months of experience required for Resource Pool roles, limiting entry for new graduate nurses
  • Rural Northeastern North Carolina location may present lifestyle and amenity limitations for some candidates
collaborativecommunicationsupportivepurpose-drivenfuture-focusedteam-oriented

Living in Norfolk, VA

Norfolk sits where the Elizabeth River meets the Chesapeake Bay, anchoring Virginia's coastal Hampton Roads region. Home to the world's largest naval base, this port city blends maritime energy with historic neighborhoods like Ghent, where tree-lined streets and local shops give nurses a welcoming home base between shifts.

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Metro price level · Norfolk area
97.9
2% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,321/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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