Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry / Med Surg

Sentara Health; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO & leave

Tuition assistance

Student debt payoff

Disability insurance

401(k) match

On-site childcare

Free parking

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA, is hiring a Registered Nurse for the 2 South Acute Telemetry Unit. The role is full-time on a 25-bed cardiac telemetry unit with day and night shifts, including rotating weekends.

Sign-on bonuses up to $20,000 for night-shift and up to $15,000 for day-shift candidates. The RN will provide comprehensive cardiac and telemetry care, collaborate with PCU transition plans, and participate in a Magnet-certified environment supporting growth in cardiac and neuro

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing License required; BLS and ACLS within specified timeframes.
• BSN preferred; current students in accredited nursing programs considered.
• Experience in acute cardiac, telemetry, or stroke care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent nursing care using the nursing process and promote health.
• Collaborate with team to ensure safety, quality and patient education.
• Maintain documentation, ethical practice, and effective communication.

Skills

Telemetry

Cardiac care

Stroke care

EKG

Acute care

Med-surg

New-grad friendly

Education

Degree or Diploma from an accredited RN program

BSN or MSN preferred

Students currently completing an accredited nursing program (post-licensure)

Tools

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

NIH Stroke Scale training

Job description

Overview

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for the 2 South Acute Telemetry Unit, a full‑time position based in Suffolk, VA. The unit is a 25‑bed cardiac telemetry unit caring for patients with heart failure, rhythm disturbances, implanted devices, post‑coronary interventions, stroke, and neuro cases. The unit operates on two shifts with rotating weekend coverage:

• Day Shift: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (rotating weekend schedule)
• Night Shift: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. (rotating weekend schedule)

Sign‑on bonuses are available: up to $20,000 for qualified night‑shift candidates and up to $15,000 for qualified day‑shift candidates.

Unit Details

The 2 South Acute Cardiac unit provides high‑acuity care in a ratio of 1:6 with assistance from Patient Care Techs. It is preparing to transition to a Cardiac PCU step‑down by year’s end. Sentara Obici is a certified stroke center and holds Magnet designation for excellence in patient care, offering a collaborative environment for growth in cardiac and neuro care.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, and Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Adoption, Fertility, and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Long‑Term and Short‑Term Disability, Critical Illness plans, and Life Insurance
• 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
• Tuition Assistance: $5,250 per year and discounts through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay‑Down up to $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to CEUs
• Pet Insurance and Legal Resources Plan
• Option to earn an annual discretionary bonus based on eligibility criteria
• On‑site childcare, free parking, shuttle service
• Recognition programs for nursing excellence
• Outstanding Transition to Practice and Nurse Residency programs

Job Responsibilities

The RN will perform competent nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care, teaching, and health promotion). Responsibilities also include ethical practice, culturally congruent care, effective communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence‑based practice, quality improvement, resource utilization, and environmental health.

Education & Credentials

• Degree or Diploma from an accredited Registered Nursing Program
• BSN or MSN preferred
• Students currently completing an accredited nursing program (post‑licensure)

Certifications & Licensure

• Registered Nursing License (students in process of obtaining)
• BLS within 90 days of hire
• ACLS for Critical Care/IMCU within 1 year of hire
• NIH within 1 year of hire

Experience

• Acute care nursing experience preferred
• Background in Stroke or Telemetry preferred
• None required (new graduates welcome)

Key Skills

IMCU, Intermediate care, step‑down, PCU, stroke, telemetry, EKG, medical, surgical, Medsurg, new‑grad RN, acute cardiac, cardiac.

Employment Information

Sentara Obici Hospital is a 175‑bed facility located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. The hospital offers a wide range of specialty services and maintains Magnet certification and Primary Stroke Center accreditation.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity, inclusion, and belonging across its workforce.

This is a tobacco‑free environment.

State Availability for Remote Positions

For roles available for remote work, associates can be employed 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.