Registered Nurse (RN) - New Grad AHRT Float

sentara; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $7,500

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Tuition Assistance

401k/403B

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA, is hiring new graduate Registered Nurses into the IMCU/Medical Surgical AHRT Float Program. You will orient on Medical Surgical and IMCU units and rotate every 12 weeks, gaining varied patient experiences. A sign-on bonus of $7,500 is offered with no contract. Starting pay for new grads with <1 year of experience is $36/hour.

This full-time role includes RN residency, onboarding, and opportunities to advance within Sentara’s nursing teams, with a 36-hour work week and full benefits.

Qualifications

• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• RN license in the state; NCLEX-RN passed.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing and patient care during first year of practice.
• Under guidance of preceptors, build clinical skills and judgment.
• Complete patient assessments and contribute to care plans.

Skills

Nursing fundamentals

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

EHR documentation

Time management

Patient/family communication

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

City/State

Suffolk, VA

Work Shift

Multiple shifts available

Overview

Sentara Obici Hospital, located in Suffolk, Virginia, is hiring new graduate Registered Nurses into our Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) / Medical Surgical AHRT Float Program!

Now offering a sign on bonus of $7,500 with no commitment or contract required!

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.

Position Overview

Our program is designed for new graduate Registered Nurses who are already licensed. You will orient and work on Medical Surgical Units and Intermediate Care Units (IMCU/Stepdown) to gain valuable nursing experience. You will receive full-time benefits and new graduate pay with the addition of working on a Rotation Team to provide you with a variety of patient experiences.

You will rotate between inpatient units every 12 weeks.

You may remain in the program for a maximum of 2 years.

After one (1) year, you may apply to any unit of your choice.

Full Time: 36 hours per week

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate delivers nursing and patient care during the first year of practice while transitioning from academic preparation to independent professional practice. Working under the guidance of preceptors and experienced registered nurses and supported by the organization’s nurse residency and onboarding program, this role assesses patients, delivers care, administers medications, and documents in the electronic health record within a growing scope of competency. The position matters because a structured, well-supported first year builds the clinical judgment, confidence, and safety habits that shape a nurse’s entire career. As competencies are validated, the new graduate takes on progressively greater autonomy and patient complexity, moving steadily toward the full, independent practice of a staff registered nurse.

Minimum Required Education

An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is required. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.

Minimum Required Experience

Entry level. Zero to one year of nursing experience. Clinical rotations completed during nursing school are expected.

Minimum Required Certification / Licensure

Current state RN license is required upon hire. Successful completion of the NCLEX-RN examination is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Minimum Required Competencies

• Foundational nursing knowledge and developing clinical judgment.
• Growing skill in assessment, care planning, and medication administration under guidance.
• Openness to feedback, coaching, and precepted learning.
• Proficiency with the electronic health record and clinical documentation.
• Safe practice within scope and prompt escalation of concerns.
• Time management and prioritization across a patient assignment.
• Clear communication with patients, families, and the care team.
• Commitment to residency education and competency validation.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing and patient care during the first year of practice within a growing scope of competency.
• Works under the guidance of preceptors and experienced registered nurses to build clinical skills and judgment.
• Completes patient assessments and contributes to individualized care plans.
• Administers medications and treatments safely and escalates concerns promptly.
• Participates in the nurse residency, onboarding, and competency validation program.
• Documents assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record.
• Takes on progressively greater autonomy and patient complexity as competencies are validated.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and communicates clearly with patients and families.
• Follows safety, infection control, and DNV/CMS standards at all times.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $36.00 - $36.00 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.

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 bo