Registered Nurse - Joints/Observation

Sentara; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Flexible scheduling

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Parental & family leave

Life insurance

401k/Employer match

Pet insurance

Job summary

Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, VA seeks a Registered Nurse for the Joints/Observation unit. The role focuses on postoperative joint surgery and observation patients, with opportunities for free certification and self-scheduling.

The position offers a sign-on bonus up to $20,000, flexible scheduling, and support for ongoing professional development, including potential certifications and a Nurse Residency Program for new graduates.

Qualifications

• Acute care experience preferred.
• Postoperative joint surgery care/observation experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for postoperative joint surgery and observation patients.
• Utilize evidence-based guidelines and hospital policies to ensure patient safety.
• Participate in professional development and certification opportunities offered by Sentara.

Skills

Acute care experience

Joint surgery care

Observation unit experience

Education

Associate or Bachelor's Degree – Nursing

Job description

City/StateHarrisonburg, VAWork ShiftMultiple shifts availableOverview:Sentara RMH Medical Center is now hiring a Registered Nurse for the Joints/Observation unit. This position is ideal for candidates who have experience or interest in postoperative joint surgery care and observation patients.Sign on bonus up to $20,000!!! No commitment, no contract required!Flexible scheduling!! Registered nurses on this unit enjoy self-scheduling along with the opportunity to obtain medical surgical certification, orthopedic certification, and much more for FREE!EducationAssociates or Bachelor's Degree – Nursing (Required)December 2026 and May 2027 graduates are highly encouraged to apply!Certification/LicensureRegistered NurseWill consider candidates working towards licensureExperiencePrevious acute care experience (preferred)All levels of experience are encouraged to applyTransition to Practice/Nurse Residency ProgramThis 10-week TTP program focuses on the orientation transition experience with intentional knowledge support and skill acquisition for practice in Medical-Surgical areas. For new graduates, this TTP program is the start of a comprehensive 6-month residency program to support your transition to practice.Program includes:Formal delivery of fundamental nursing concepts and standards with in-person sessions utilizing case studies, gaming, simulation, and skills labsExposure to Sentara policies and evidence-based practice guidelinesHands-on experience alongside a trained nurse preceptorOpportunity to share your experiences/ networking with peers in a safe, protected environmentA series of virtual professional development sessions with mentoring (optional for experienced nurses).Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your CareerMedical, Dental, Vision plansAdoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000Paid Time Off and Sick LeavePaid Parental & Family Caregiver LeaveEmergency Backup CareLong-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plansLife Insurance401k/403B with Employer MatchTuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild EducationStudent Debt Pay Down – $10,000Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional developmentPet InsuranceLegal Resources PlanColleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is metSentara RMH Medical Center, a Magnet designated hospital located in Harrisonburg VA, serves a seven-county area with a population of 218,000 residents, employing 2600 locals. The 238-bed community hospital has been serving Harrisonburg, Rockingham County and surrounding areas since 1912, then partnered with the Sentara Health System in May of 2011. Sentara RMH features the RMH Hahn Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art center equipped with the latest cancer fighting technologies available in the nation administrating more than 18,000 cancer treatments. With 1800 delivered babies, 60,000 emergency patients and 21,000 surgical procedures, Sentara has a position for you. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.Our Caring Workplace EnvironmentA Caring Commitment serving our community for 100+ yearsFree and convenient parkingCollaboration and shared governanceCMS 5-Star and Magnet designated hospitalEAP – 24 x 7Sentara 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.