Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho/Spine and Bariatrics Unit

sentara; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite childcare

Free parking

Shuttle service

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Nursing residency programs

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA is hiring an RN for the 1 East Surgery Unit (Ortho/Spine/Bariatrics). Night shifts are available with a sign-on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified night nurses and $7,500 for new grads.

The unit is a 24-bed, fast-paced environment with 1:5 to 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratios, offering comprehensive orientation and strong professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required).
• RN license required; BLS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent nursing care using the nursing process.
• Support high-quality care in a fast-paced Ortho/Spine/Bariatrics unit.
• Collaborate with team to ensure patient safety and timely discharges.

Skills

Nursing

Education

Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

RN License

Job description

City/State

Suffolk, VA

Work Shift

Multiple shifts available

Overview:

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Ortho/Spine/ Bariatrics Unit !

We have night shift available.

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

Sign on bonus of $7500 available for new grads.

About the Unit:

1 East Surgery Unit is a 24-bed unit specializing in orthopedics, spine, and bariatrics, designed to provide high-quality, short-stay care. The team also sees high acuity surgical patients from Endoscopy, General surgery and GI. Average patient stay is 1 to 2 days. The RN staff can expect a 1:5 or 1:6 ratio and can expect an average of 6 to 8 patient discharges per shift. It is a well-staffed, fast-paced environment that values ongoing staff development through a comprehensive orientation program, where managers and educators meet biweekly to refine learning strategies and enhance clinical skills. This makes 1 East Surgery an excellent environment for both experienced Registered Nurses and new graduates eager to build their expertise. The team is supported by Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) who assist with ambulation, labs, and other patient care tasks, ensuring seamless patient support. The presence of dedicated Unit Coordinators and experienced preceptors fosters a nurturing learning environment, making it an ideal place for skill development, professional growth, and long‑term career advancement for those committed to excellence in surgical and orthopedic patient care.

Our surgeons and team are nationally recognized for excellence through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program ( MBSAQIP ). To achieve this, we voluntarily undergo in-depth independent peer evaluations. MBSAQIP accreditation promotes uniform standards and continuous quality improvement.

Why Choose Sentara Obici Hospital?

Onsite childcare for team members provides a safe, nurturing environment just steps away.

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:

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 :

Nursing Opportunities at Sentara Obici Hospital

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

Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)

Students in process of obtaining degree in Registered nursing

Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)

Certification/Licensure

Registered nursing License (Required)

Students in progress of obtaining licensure

BLS required within 90 days of hire

Experience

1 year of acute care nursing experience preferred

No experience required

Previous healthcare experience in GI, Endo, Surgical, stepdown, or pre/post preferred

Keywords

Surgery Unit, Observation, Medsurg, observation unit, SSU, RN, Registered Nurse, new grad, Ortho, spine, surgical unit #Talroo-Nursing

Compensation

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
• Le