Registered Nurse (RN) Surgical Short Stay

Sentara Health; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Student Debt Pay Down

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA is hiring a Full-Time Registered Nurse for the Short Stay/Surgical Observation Unit. Acute care experience in a similar scope is ideal. Multiple 12-hour shifts are available, with a sign-on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates.

The Wendell 2 unit emphasizes rapid turnover, collaboration, and a robust orientation program. New graduates and experienced nurses are welcome, with a focus on patient safety and quality care across a

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with RN licensure and current state license (required).
• 1 year of acute care nursing experience preferred, especially in short stay/observation settings.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• BSN/MSN preferred for transition to practice and leadership opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in the Short Stay/Surgical Observation Unit (SSU).
• Serve 12-hour shift schedules with weekend rotations.
• Participate in unit orientation, mentorship, and ongoing staff development.

Skills

Acute care nursing

RN licensure

Team collaboration

BLS certification

Education

Diploma in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

City/State Charlottesville, VA Work Shift Multiple shifts available Overview: Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Full-Time 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) Full Time Night Shift (three 12-hour shifts) Sign On bonus up to $20,000 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 Jefferson

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 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 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. We 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 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. 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. Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!