Registered Nurse (RN) - Med / Surg Observation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20K

Moving allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking a registered nurse for the Observation Unit on the night shift. You will be responsible for admitting patients, conducting rounds, administering medications, and communicating with families to support recovery.

This full-time role offers a strong teamwork culture, opportunities for specialty growth, and a comprehensive benefits package. Sign-on bonuses are available for qualified candidates and a relocation allowance may be provided.

Qualifications

• Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• RN-Diploma, ASN, BSN or MSN from an accredited school.

Responsibilities

• Assess/admit patients.
• Perform rounds and monitoring.
• Administer medications.
• Communicate with family members and care teams.
• Ensure overall patient care and safety.

Skills

BLS

RN license

Medication administration

Education

Virginia or Compact multi-state RN license

RN Diploma/ASN/BSN/MSN

Job description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

Third (Nights)

Overview

Sentara is currently hiring an RN to work at Sentara Leigh Hospital located in Norfolk on our Observation Unit.

Generous Sign On Bonus of up to 20K and Moving Allowance for Qualified Candidates!

NEW GRADS WELCOME: $7500 Sign On Bonus for Qualified Candidates!

Hours/Shift: Full-time, nightshift. Approximately 7pm to 7am

Department/Position Overview

On our 24-bed unit, you will have the opportunity to encourage patients on their recovery journey and have a long-term impact in a short amount of time. The RN to patient ration is 6:1. We hope you join our team that Improves Health Every Day!

As 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.

Minimum Requirements

• Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• RN-Diploma, ASN, BSN or MSN from an accredited school

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs
• 401k/403B, 401a plans
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Work Perks

• 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 Leigh Hospital , located in Norfolk, VA, is a 274-bed acute care facility that opened in 1903 and relocated to its present site in 1977. Our hospital completed a renovation in 2016, including two new patient towers, a beautiful atrium, and a multi-story parking garage. Sentara Leigh Hospital includes a dedicated Orthopedic Hospital providing patients access to a full continuum of orthopedic care, from the preoperative phase and surgery to rehabilitation and home care services. Along with being a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, we also specialize in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, maternity care, and general surgery. We are also home to the region's only 24-hour hyperbaric oxygen program that helps speed up the healing of carbon monoxide poisoning, wounds that won't heal, infections in which tissues are starved for oxygen, airborne chemical exposures, and scuba diving accidents.

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.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

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.