Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery Unit

3M HEALTHCARE; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Moving allowance

New grads welcome bonus $7,500

Paid time off

Job summary

Sentara Health in Virginia Beach, VA is hiring a Registered Nurse to work on the Surgery Unit 4 East. The role carries a generous sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 and a moving allowance for qualified candidates; new grads welcome with a $7,500 sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities include assessing and admitting patients, performing rounding checks, administering medications, and communicating with families while ensuring high-quality postoperative care for surgical patients on a 19-bed unit with a

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing and current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• This position’s primary duties include assessing and admitting patients.

Skills

BLS

RN license

Postoperative care

Education

RN diploma, ASN, BSN, or MSN

Job description

City/State: Virginia Beach, VA; Work Shift: First (Days).

Overview

Sentara is currently hiring a Registered Nurse to work at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital on the Surgery Unit 4 East. Generous sign‑on bonus of up to \$15,000 and moving allowance for qualified candidates. New grads welcome: \$7,500 sign‑on bonus for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

This position’s primary duties include assessing and admitting patients, conducting rounding checks, administering medications, communicating with families, and being responsible for the overall care of patients. Teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the best care for surgical 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, and 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.
• 401(k)/403(b) with employer match.
• Tuition assistance – \$5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
• Student debt pay down – \$10,000.
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development.
• Pet insurance.
• Legal resources plan.
• Potential for annual discretionary bonus with established criteria.

Medical‑Surgical Scope

The 19‑bed unit specializes in post‑operative surgical patient care with a nurse‑to‑patient ratio of 1:5/6. Common clinical conditions include:

• General surgery (emergent & elective), including Davinci robotic surgery for colon, urology, and gynecological procedures.
• Urology (TURB, continuous bladder irrigation, stent placement).
• Gynecology surgeries (bladder/colon resections).
• Vascular (amputations, femoral popliteal bypass, fistulas).
• Mastectomies and variable staging of breast reconstruction.
• Soft tissue traumas (gunshot/stab wounds, MVAs, chest tubes).
• Medical population: diverticulitis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, colorectal fistulas, kidney injury (acute & chronic), sepsis, pneumonia, asthma, and diabetes.

We provide a diverse learning environment and encourage new graduates to grow in their careers, with opportunities for promotion into leadership positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are guiding principles of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.