Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Specialties

Sentara; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 120,146,000 - 174,819,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20K

Moving allowance

New graduate sign-on $7,500

Nurse Residency program

Self-scheduling

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Med Surg/Specialties unit on the night shift. The role offers a generous sign-on bonus up to $20K and moving allowance for qualified candidates, with a special $7,500 sign-on for new graduates.

The unit provides care for a wide range of medical conditions and supports growth through nurse residency and self-scheduling. This RN position welcomes new graduates and emphasizes a structured transition-to-practice program,

Qualifications

• Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• RN-Diploma, ASN, BSN or MSN from an accredited school.
• Nurse Residency and Transition to Practice Programs at Sentara.
• New Graduate Nurses welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients on Med Surg/Specialties unit with a variety of diagnoses (CHF, COPD, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Diabetes, Stroke, etc.).
• Perform and assist with procedures (telemetry, wound vacs, high-risk medication infusions, trach care, chest tubes, peritoneal dialysis).
• Utilize self-scheduling to manage shifts and ensure patient care continuity.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

RN Diploma / ASN / BSN / MSN

Job description

City/StateNorfolk, VAWork ShiftThird (Nights)Overview:Sentara is currently hiring an RN to work at Sentara Leigh Hospital located in Norfolk on the Med Surg/ Specialties 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!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.Hours/Shift:Full-time, nightshift. Approximately 7pm to 7amDepartment/Position Overview:This state-of-the-art 24-bed unit that cares for a wide variety of medical diagnoses from CHF, COPD, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Diabetes, Stroke, end-of-life to name a few. Specializing in care for those with chronic blood disorders such as Sickle Cell. You will also become very knowledgeable in procedures such as wound vacs, high-risk medication infusions, telemetry, trach care, chest tubes, peritoneal dialysis, etc. We also offer the ability to take control of your schedule with self-scheduling!Our staff members have different backgrounds that allow us to provide culturally competent care to our patients and families. The best part is learning and growing from each other! Teamwork is what we do best and no one is left behind or left out. We are Sentara Fami-Leigh! Listen to what two of our nurses have to say about working on this Unit!https://youtu.be/uiC4NNKQSzkhttps://youtu.be/u9gMkYSkbNgTo learn more about Sentara Leigh and our culture:https://youtu.be/D4g5-le5lCEClick https://youtu.be/ImqEzvkewIU to hear Felicia tell us about a day in the life of a Registered Nurse (RN) with Sentara Healthcare.Minimum Requirements:Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standingBasic Life Support (BLS)RN-Diploma, ASN, BSN or MSN from an accredited schoolNurse Residency and Transition to Practice Programs at Sentara:Sentara Health launches nurse residency program amid nationwide shortage of nurses | 13newsnow.comNew Graduate Nurses are welcome to apply!Kickstart your nursing career with Sentara’s dynamic 6-month Nurse Residency program, designed specifically for new graduate RNs with less than one year of experience. At Sentara, we believe in setting our nurses up for success from day one, which is why all new graduates are automatically enrolled, with no extra paperwork or applications. The Medical Surgical Residency program combines practical skills with hands-on training, professional development, and mentoring, empowering you to confidently transition into your nursing career.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 of experience or transitioning to a new practice area.General Nursing OrientationSpecialty Clinical Track ResidencyProfessional Development SessionsMentoring and Unit-based PreceptorsThe Sentara Nurse Residency Program/ Transition to Practice will give you the skills and knowledge you need to deliver safe, quality care.Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include:Medical, Dental, Vision plansPaid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver LeaveTuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs401k/403B, 401a plansCareer Advancement OpportunitiesWork PerksFor more information about our employee benefits, CLICK HERE!Keywords: Talroo-Nursing, RN, Registered Nurse, New Grad, Medical, Surgical, beach, ocean, BSN, ADN, ASN, medical, surgical, med/surg, telemetry, SLH, Sentara Leigh, Virginia, Norfolk, Hematology, inpatient, bedside nursing, nurse, CHF, COPD, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Diabetes, Stroke, end-of-life, Sickle Cell Sign on bonus. Med Surg, Nursing, Med Surg Nurse. New RN Grad. Days. Nurse, #LI-CP1We 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, 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.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.