Registered Nurse

Sentara Health; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to a $20K sign-on bonus

Tuition assistance

401(k) match

On-site childcare services

On-site dining options

Job summary

Sentara Health is hiring Registered Nurses in Suffolk, VA, offering opportunities across various units, including Surgical, Emergency Department, and Operating Room. The position not only provides a strong focus on patient care but also offers a $20K sign-on bonus, tuition assistance, and a robust benefits package.

Nurses will enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development, ensuring high standards of patient safety and quality care. If you're passionate about making a difference, join our close-knit community!

Qualifications

• Virginia or Compact Multi-State RN License in good standing.
• BLS Certification to be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Strong focus on patient safety, quality, and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.
• Assess patient needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to monitor patient progress.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Assessment skills

Clinical decision-making

Education

Degree or Diploma from an accredited Registered Nursing program

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring Registered Nurses across multiple units and shifts!

• Up to a $20K sign-on bonus and shift differentials for eligible candidates that reward your flexibility and commitment
• Robust benefits package, including student debt paydown, tuition assistance, and 401(k) match
• Sentara Obici Hospital—175‑bed, state‑of‑the‑art facility in Suffolk, VA, recognized as an accredited Primary Stroke Center and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, offering comprehensive services in orthopedics and spine, heart and vascular care, advanced imaging, gynecology, breast health, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and heartburn treatment.
• A close‑knit workplace with a welcoming, rural community feel.
• Enjoy convenient on‑site dining options, as well as on‑site childcare services, providing a supportive option for working parents.
• A spacious, beautifully landscaped campus featuring inviting green spaces, walking paths, and outdoor seating areas for employees to enjoy and recharge.
• Convenient location with free on‑site parking and easy access to public transportation.
• An inclusive work environment supported by Diversity Councils and employee resource groups.
• Strong community partnerships, including collaboration with the Western Tidewater Free Clinic, local schools, and community organizations to improve healthcare access, promote health education, and support wellness initiatives throughout the region.

Here are a few of our Units with the most in‑demand opportunities

1 East Surgical Ortho/Spine & Bariatrics

• Care for a diverse surgical patient population—including orthopedics, spine, bariatrics, and high‑acuity cases from Endoscopy, General Surgery, and GI—where patients typically stay 1–2 days, allowing for efficient, high‑impact clinical care.
• Collaborate with nationally recognized bariatric surgeons and a skilled multidisciplinary team to deliver specialized metabolic and surgical care, enhancing both patient outcomes and your clinical expertise.
• Grow your skills quickly through comprehensive orientation, ongoing professional development, and strong support from experienced preceptors and team members, paving the way for career advancement

Emergency Department

• Deliver lifesaving care in a fast‑paced 37‑bed Emergency Department, treating over 53,000 patients annually—including a dedicated 5‑bed Behavioral Health Safe Suite—where every shift brings diverse clinical challenges from minor injuries to critical, high‑acuity cases.
• Work alongside a skilled, collaborative team of emergency nurses, physicians, and techs, utilizing advanced technology and rapid response protocols to provide timely, effective care in a highly dynamic environment.
• Build and refine advanced assessment and triage skills while being supported by innovative leadership and ongoing opportunities for professional growth, making the ED an ideal setting for nurses passionate about making a real difference in the Suffolk community.

Operating Room

• Manage and scrub for approximately 5,000 surgical cases annually, spanning a wide range of specialties and providing experience in both routine and complex procedures in a Magnet‑recognized Primary Stroke Center.
• Build expertise across multiple surgical specialties, including robotic and advanced surgeries (DaVinci system), orthopedics and spine (joint replacements, neurological cases), general surgery, gynecology, vascular, podiatry, and plastic/reconstructive cases.
• Contribute to care in obstetric surgical cases by assisting in Labor & Delivery operating rooms for C‑sections, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary surgical team in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity environment that prioritizes clinical growth, teamwork, and excellence.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive, patient‑centered care in a fast‑paced healthcare environment, including assessing patient needs, developing individualized care plans, and delivering treatments. RNs also offer compassionate support and education to patients and families while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to monitor progress, make clinical decisions, and drive optimal outcomes—all with a strong focus on patient safety, quality, and evidence‑based practice.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma from an accredited Registered Nursing program
• Virginia or Compact Multi‑State RN License in good standing
• BLS Certification (within 90 days of hire)