Registered Nurse New Graduate Fast-Track Application/Nurse Residency Program – Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital

Sentara Health; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical benefits

Paid time off

401k plan

Tuition assistance

Student debt payoff

Job summary

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA, is hosting a newly graduated Registered Nurse residency program. We welcome graduates with less than 12 months of RN practice and offer structured training with experienced preceptors across Medical-Surgical, Intermediate Care, Critical Care, Emergency, Operating Room, and Women's Health.

Automatic enrollment for all newly hired graduate nurses and a six-month hands-on rotation accompany orientation to ensure a smooth transition from

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program.
• Current Virginia RN license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Graduating soon or graduated with less than 12 months of RN practice.

Responsibilities

• 6 months of hands-on experience alongside trained preceptors in 6 clinical areas.
• Participate in Sentara RN Residency Program and related professional development.
• Orientation and mentoring to support transition from student to professional nurse.

Skills

Nursing

Education

RN program graduate

Job description

Overview

City/State Charlottesville, VA

Work Shift Multiple shifts available

This posting supports all new grad Registered Nursing positions at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, Charlottesville, 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

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

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.

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.

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.

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status, 176-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms. Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Sentara Martha Jefferson has constantly evolved to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the patients who trust us with their care.

About Sentara Health

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.

Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara 'Employer of Choice' for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!

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.