Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

sentara; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite childcare

Free parking and shuttle service

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

Nurse Residency programs

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA is hiring a Registered Nurse for full‑time day or night shifts. A sign‑on bonus up to $20,000 is available for experienced candidates, and $7,500 for new grads.

The Med/Surg unit emphasizes learning and mentoring with a Magnet designation, offering strong preceptors, competitive pay, tuition assistance, and generous PTO. Starting pay for new grads starts at $36.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• BSN or MSN preferred.
• Students currently pursuing accredited nursing program considered.
• RN license required; BLS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent nursing care following the nursing process.
• Maintain patient safety and quality of care on Med/Surg unit.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or MSN (Preferred)

Students in process of completing an accredited nursing program

Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (Required)

Job description

City/State Suffolk, VA

Work Shift Multiple shifts available

Overview

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Registered nurse for a Full Time, Night Shift and Day Shift in Suffolk, VA!

Sign on bonus up to $20,000 available for qualified experienced candidates.

Sign on bonus of $7500 available 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/hr

About the unit

The Medical-Surgical Unit at Sentara Obici Hospital is a great place to learn and grow, supported by a longstanding leadership team and strong preceptors dedicated to mentoring new nurses. The Med Surg has 21 bed unit. A general med surg - sees all types of patients - great variety and you will see a good mix of patients. This unit offers a collaborative, supportive environment ideal for both new graduates and experienced nurses seeking to enhance their skillset. Unit coordinators are on staff, ensuring smooth operations and quality patient care. Sentara Obici Hospital is a certified stroke center and a designated Magnet hospital recognized for excellence in patient care, making it a truly rewarding place to develop your nursing career while making a meaningful impact.

Why Choose Sentara Obici Hospital?

• Onsite childcare for team members providing a safe, nurturing environment.
• Free parking and shuttle service
• Paid time off and tuition assistance
• Recognition programs for nursing excellence
• Outstanding Transition to Practice and Nurse Residency programs to help you succeed!

Registered Nurse Transition to Practice Programs at Sentara:

Unique 6-Month Program Includes:

• No separate application required, automatic enrollment for any RN with less than 12 months experience or transitioning to a new practice area.
• General Nursing Orientation
• Specialty Clinical Track Residency
• Professional Development Sessions
• Mentoring and Unit-based Preceptors

A message from our Chief Nursing Officer :

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.

Education

• Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)
• Students in the process of completing an accredited nursing program.
• Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)

Certification/Licensure

• Registered nursing License (Required)
• Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nursing License.
• BLS required within 90 days of hire

Experience

• None required
• 1 year of acute care (preferred)
• Previous healthcare experience (preferred)

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Keywords: Medsurg, Medicine Unit, post-surgical, RN, Registered Nurse, general surgery, New Grad

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. 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.

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.

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