Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ER) - 11a-11p

101 Sentara Hospitals; United States; On-site; USD 120,245,000 - 174,819,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for qualif

Sign on Bonus for New Grads

Comprehensive benefits package

Onsite childcare

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401k

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. The role offers a fast-paced environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.

Evening shifts are available as part of full-time employment. The ED handles a broad case mix with 37 beds and a dedicated Behavioral Health Safe Suite, supported by a collaborative team of nurses, physicians, and techs.

Qualifications

• Education BSN or MSN preferred; RN-Associate’s/Bachelor’s/Diploma/Master’s acceptable.
• License: Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing; BLS within 90 days; ACLS/PALS or ENPC within one year.
• Experience: Minimum 6 months RN experience in an acute care setting; new grads not considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent nursing care in the ED using the nursing process and evidence-based practice.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and techs to deliver timely, high-quality care.

Skills

Nursing

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

BSN or MSN preferred

RN-Associate’s Degree

RN-Bachelor’s Degree

RN-Diploma

RN-Master’s Degree

Job description

Location & Shift

City/State Suffolk, VA Work Shift Second (Evenings)

Overview

Join our dedicated nursing team at Sentara Obici Hospital, where compassionate care and clinical excellence come together. We’re seeking motivated Registered Nurses to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in our Emergency Department (ED). HOURS: Full Time 11a-11p Sign on Bonus up to $15,000 available for qualified candidates for Day Shift. Sign on Bonus of $7500 Sign on Bonus for New Grads For many of our Registered Nurse roles, we welcome new graduate applicants. We're excited to share our starting pay rate for new graduate registered nurses with less than 1 year of experience is $36.00/hour. As part of our team, you’ll work in a supportive environment where your voice matters, teamwork is valued, and professional growth is encouraged. Whether your passion lies in critical care or the fast-paced world of emergency nursing, Sentara Obici offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

About the Hospital

Sentara Obici Hospital, located in Suffolk, Virginia, is a 175-bed, full-service community hospital known for its compassionate, high-quality care and strong sense of teamwork. The hospital serves as a vital part of the community, offering advanced medical services with a personal touch. Nurses here enjoy the perfect blend of professional growth and small-town warmth. You’ll serve a diverse and welcoming community while enjoying the charm of a historic city surrounded by beautiful parks, local shops, and easy access to the coast making it a wonderful place to live, work, and grow your nursing career.

About the Unit

The Emergency Department at Sentara Obici Hospital provides an exciting, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. Our department is 37 beds to include a dedicated 5-bed Behavioral Health Safe Suite located within the department. We treat more than 53,000 visits annually (approximately 150 per day). Skilled team of emergency nurses, physicians, and techs, the ED cares for patients across the spectrum, from minor injuries to life-threatening emergencies. The department is well-equipped with advanced technology and rapid response protocols to ensure timely, effective care. Nurses in the ED are highly collaborative, quick-thinking, and supported by leadership that values innovation, safety, and professional growth. It’s an excellent place to build and refine critical assessment and triage skills while delivering lifesaving care to the Suffolk community.

What We Offer

• Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for qualified candidates
• Competitive compensation and shift differentials
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k)
• Onsite childcare for team members providing a safe, nurturing environment just steps away from work
• Paid time off and tuition assistance
• Opportunities for advancement within Sentara Health
• Recognition programs for nursing excellence

A message from our Chief Nursing Officer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=5-k32CCjjMg&feature=youtu.be

Registered Nursing (RN) Responsibilities

The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible to perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care- teaching and health promotion and evaluation) along with the standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence- based practice /nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health) encompass the actions and foundation of professional nursing. The RN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas.

Requirements

BSN or MSN preferred. Meets and maintains any requirements defined by specific specialty.

Education RN-Associate’s Degree RN-Bachelor’s Degree RN-Diploma RN-Master’s Degree

License / Certification Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire

ACLS and PALS or ENPC within one (1) year of hire

Experience: Preference for a minimum of 6 months of Registered Nurse (RN) experience in an acute care setting such as Emergency Room, Intensive Care Unit, Intermediate Care Unit, Recovery Room. May consider acute care experience in other type units. We are unable to consider new grad RNs currently.

Keyword Search

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Compensation

The base pay range for full-time employment is $41.93 - $61.01 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/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 if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Hospital Overview

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.

Commitment to Inclusion

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.

Remote Work Locations

• 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
• Wyoming

Sentara Health Overview

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!