Registered Nurse, Operating Room/General Surgery

Sentara; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus 15K for experienced RNs

Sign-on bonus 7.5K for new grads

Job summary

Sentara CarePlex Hospital in Hampton, VA is actively recruiting a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room. This full-time position requires 40 hours weekly with a rotating shift and call responsibilities.

Primary duties include patient assessment, admissions, medications administration, and family communication, ensuring high-quality perioperative care. The Peri-op 101 program supports new grads or those changing specialties with mentorship and growth.

Qualifications

• RN license in Virginia or a compact state in good standing.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program (ASN, BSN, Diploma, or MSN).

Responsibilities

• Assess/admit patients and conduct rounds in the OR setting.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor patient status.
• Communicate with patients’ families and coordinate care.
• Ensure overall care quality and adherence to perioperative standards.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Medication administration

Vital signs

Education

RN license (Virginia or Compact)

RN-Associate’s/Bachelor’s/Diploma/Master’s in Nursing

Job description

City/StateHampton, VAWork ShiftRotatingOverview:Generous sign-on bonuses $15K for experienced nurses and $7500 for New Grad RNs for qualified positions and candidates.Sentara CarePlex is currently recruiting for a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room.Full-time: 40 hoursShift: RotatingRequirement: CallLicense and CertificationVirginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standingBasic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hireEducationRN-Associate’s Degree, orRN-Bachelor’s Degree, orRN-Diploma, orRN-Master’s DegreeAs a Registered Nurse with Sentara, you can excel in your career. There are many different specialties where you can perform and grow your nursing skills in areas of interest to you. If you desire, there are promotional opportunities into leadership or to advance your level of care in a variety of settings. This position's primary duties include assessing/admitting patients, rounding checks, giving medications, talking with family members, and being responsible for the overall care of your patients. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the best care for our patients.Peri-op 101This 15-week-long program is for new graduate nurses, experienced nurses wishing to change specialties, or foreign OR nurses transitioning to OR nursing in the US.Program includesFormal delivery of fundamental perioperative concepts and standardsPolicy review, case study reviewHands-on experience in the OR alongside a trained nurse preceptorOpportunity to share your experiences/networking with peers in a safe, protected environmentExposure to evidence-based practice guidelines as recommended by AORN (Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses)Program benefitsReceive expert knowledge and advice before you get into the clinical settingGain clinical experience at a hiring hospitalTransition into a competent OR nurse at the novice levelImproved critical thinking and communication skillsIncreased job satisfaction and professional commitmentReceive ongoing mentorship throughout your careerTalroo - Nursing, RN, Registered Nurse, IMCU, Intermediate Care, Telemetry, SDU, Step Down, M/S, Medical Surgical, New Grad, Operating Room, Full-time, Days, OR, Circulating Room, Surgery, Hampton, Sentara Careplex, Peri-opBenefits: 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 CarePlex Hospital, located in Hampton, VA, is a 224-bed technologically advanced, acute care facility, and Certified Primary Stroke Center. Other features include specialized services in heart and vascular, urologic care, along with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and one of the state's busiest emergency departments. We are also home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex Hospital, the area's first dedicated orthopedic hospital. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.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.