Registered Nurse (RN) Surgical Short Stay

Sentara Health Plans; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Adoption reimbursement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Emergency backup care

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Tuition assistance

Student debt repayment

CEU reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Pet insurance

Legal resources plan

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for the Surgical Short Stay/Observation Unit. Day shifts offer three 12‑hour rotations with weekend coverage and a sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for qualified candidates.

Ideal candidates have acute care experience in a similar scope, hold an RN license with BLS within 90 days, and BSN preferred. Wendell 2 specializes in women's health, ortho/spine, and general surgery, emphasizing patient safety,

Qualifications

• Acute care nursing in a short stay/observation unit.
• RN license required; BLS certification.
• BSN or MSN preferred.
• 1 year of acute care experience preferred.

Skills

Acute care nursing

Team collaboration

Patient care

Communication skills

BLS certification

Education

RN license (required)

BSN preferred

MSN preferred

BLS certification

Job description

## Registered Nurse (RN) Surgical Short StayApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Charlottesville, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-104234**City/State**Charlottesville, VA**Work Shift**Multiple shifts available**Overview:****Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital** is hiring a Full-Time Day shift Registered Nurse for our Short Stay/ Surgical Observation Unit!Ideal candidates will have acute care nursing experience within a similar scope of practice.**Shifts Available:**Full Time Day Shift (three 12-hour shifts)Part Time Day Shift (two 12-hour shifts)**Sign On bonus up to $15,000 for qualified candidates!****Wendell 2** is an award-winning **Surgical Short Stay** unit with 24 beds, specializing in women’s health, ortho/spine, general surgery, and bariatrics, with a ratio of 1:5 or 1:6. These are all short stay populations with heavy discharge turnover. If you enjoy a quick pace- Wendell 2 is the place for you! Operating primarily on 12-hour shifts with weekend rotations, the team includes Patient Care Technicians covering 8-12 patients, Unit Coordinators, Resource Nurses, and an outstanding Educator with over 20 years of experience. The unit emphasizes comprehensive staff development through a robust orientation program where managers and educators meet biweekly to optimize learning, making it an ideal environment for both experienced nurses and new graduates seeking skill development. Wendell 2 fosters a collaborative atmosphere with a multidisciplinary team, blending the resources of a major medical center with community hospital warmth, all while maintaining a focus on patient safety and quality care.Recognized for excellence, their proactive leadership and innovative practices earned them the prestigious Big Cup Award for 2025, reflecting a culture of continuous improvement and outstanding patient outcomes.* Sentara Martha Jefferson has under a 12.6% RN Turnover rate* Patient Satisfaction scores are highest in the system at Martha Jefferson* Sentara Martha Jefferson Foundation education assistance program up to $32,500* Free Parking at Sentara Martha JeffersonRegistered 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 experience or transitioning to a new practice area.* General Nursing Orientation* Specialty Clinical Track Residency* Professional Development Sessions* Mentoring and Unit-based Preceptors**Education*** Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)* Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)**Certification/Licensure*** Registered nursing License (Required)* BLS required within 90 days of hire**Experience*** None required* 1 year of acute care nursing experience (preferred)* Previous healthcare experience (preferred)Keywords: Surgery Unit, Observation, Medsurg, observation unit, SSU, RN, Registered Nurse, SMJH#Talroo-Nursing.**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• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development• Pet Insurance• Legal Resources Plan• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met**Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital,** located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status, 176-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms. Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Sentara Martha Jefferson has constantly evolved to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the patients who trust us with their care.Today, our vision is as clear as it was to our founders. We will continue to set the standard for clinical quality and personalized healthcare services. Our hospital offers specialized care in Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular, Neurology and Neurosurgery (including a Primary Stroke Center), Orthopedics, and Maternity.**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.