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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical benefits (including dental & V

401k/403b with employer match

Tuition assistance & student loan pay‑

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA, invites new graduate Registered Nurses to join its Nurse Residency Program. The program provides six months of hands-on experience across Medical‑Surgical, Intermediate Care, Critical Care, Emergency, Operating Room, and Women’s Health, guided by trained preceptors.

With no deadlines for application and automatic enrollment after hire, candidates gain development-focused support, education services, and a strong pathway to nursing excellence within

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Participate in Sentara Nurse Residency Program, supporting transition to professional practice.
• Hands-on experience in Medical-Surgical, Intermediate Care, Critical Care, Emergency, Operating Room, and Women’s Health.
• Orientation followed by Residency with trained preceptors.

Skills

New grad RN

Less than 1 year RN experience

Education

RN program graduate

Job description

City/State

Suffolk, VA

Work Shift

Multiple shifts available

Overview:

Posting overview:

• This posting supports all new grad Registered Nursing positions at Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk, 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:

• No separate application and no application deadlines.
• 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

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.

Questions? Contact our RN Student Liaison at [e-mail]

We provide market‑competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. 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.Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

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 ifestablished system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Obici Hospital, a 175‑bed state‑of‑the‑art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full‑service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high‑quality, patient‑centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.

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.