Registered Nurse - Same Day Surgery

Sentara Health; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sentara Health in Hampton, VA, is seeking a versatile Registered Nurse for Same Day Surgery. You will provide care across Pre-Operative Preparation and Phase II Recovery/Discharge for a diverse surgical population.

The role requires an active RN license, BLS and ACLS, and 1–2 years in surgical services, ICU, or ER. Expect on-call duties and a day shift with some evenings as needed.

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license.
• BLS and ACLS required.
• 1–2 years of RN experience in surgical services, ICU, or ER.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Op Excellence: conduct comprehensive assessments and establish IV access.
• Post-Op Recovery: manage Phase II recovery and monitor vitals and pain.
• Specialized Care: tailor interventions to each surgical specialty.
• Safe Discharge: educate patients and caregivers for home care.

Skills

IV skills

Patient education

Education

RN Associate’s Degree

RN Bachelor’s Degree

RN Diploma

RN Master’s Degree

Job description

City/State

Hampton, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview

Generous Sign-on Bonus: $15K and Relocation Assistance available for qualified candidates!

Sentara CarePlex Hospital is currently recruiting for a Registered Nurse for Same Surgery.

Schedule & Hours of Operation

Our facility operates between 0530 and 2100.

• Primary Shift: Daytime hours.
• Requirement: Occasional evening shifts are required to support the late-day surgical schedule.
• On-Call: Participation in a call rotation is required. Specific details regarding call frequency and response times will be discussed during the interview.

License and Certification

• Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire

Education

• RN-Associate’s Degree, or
• RN-Bachelor’s Degree, or
• RN-Diploma, or
• RN-Master’s Degree

Registered Nurse (RN) – Same Day Surgery (Multi-Specialty)

We are seeking a versatile and skilled Registered Nurse to join our Same Day Surgery team. This role is perfect for a clinician who thrives on variety, as you will provide care for a diverse patient population undergoing a wide range of surgical interventions.

In this position, you will rotate between Pre-Operative Preparation and Phase II Recovery/Discharge , serving as a critical link in the patient’s surgical journey from arrival to home-going.

Clinical Scope

Our center handles a high acuity mix of cases. You will provide specialized perianesthesia care for procedures including, but not limited to:

• Vascular & Oncology
• Orthopedics & General Surgery
• Urology & Gynecology
• Bariatrics

Key Responsibilities

• Pre-Op Excellence: Perform comprehensive physical assessments, initiate IV access, and ensure patients are clinically and emotionally prepared for surgery.
• Post-Op Recovery: Manage Phase II recovery, focusing on pain management, hemodynamic stability, and surgical site monitoring.
• Specialized Care: Adapt nursing interventions based on the specific needs of the surgical specialty (e.g., mobility protocols for Orthopedics or education for Bariatric patients).
• Safe Discharge: Educate patients and caregivers on post-operative instructions, medications, and warning signs to ensure a safe transition home.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS required.
• Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of RN experience. Background in surgical services, ICU, or ER is strongly preferred due to the mixed-specialty nature of the unit.
• Skills: Strong IV skills and the ability to educate patients across various surgical disciplines.

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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 ifestablished system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara CarePlex Hospit** a **l , located in Hampton, VA, is a 224-bed technologically advanced, acute care facility, and Certified Primary Stroke Center. Other features include specialized services in heart and vascular, urologic care, along with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and one of the state’s busiest emergency departments. We are also home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex Hospital, the area’s first dedicated orthopedic hospital. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

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.