Registered Nurse; RN PACU- Part Time

Registered Nurse – PACU (Post‑Anesthesia Care Unit)

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for the PACU. This is a part‑time day shift position in Charlottesville, VA, with two 10‑hour shifts and required call. A sign‑on bonus of $7,500 is available for qualified candidates.

Registered Nursing Staff are responsible for observing and treating post‑operative patients from a variety of service lines, including radiology, endoscopy, general surgery, urology, complex GYN, neurosurgery, vascular/thoracic, and orthopedic surgery. The PACU is a 12‑bed unit with a 1 to 2 nursing‑to‑patient ratio.

Operating hours are 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM, Monday to Friday. Designated overnight and weekend call staff mitigate the call‑shift burden. One Friday overnight call shift occurs every 6 to 8 weeks, and per six‑week schedule, approximately six to eight evening call shifts from Monday–Thursday. Call shifts are assigned on the same day as scheduled day shifts. One 24‑hour holiday call shift is scheduled per year.

Call requirements may require occasional additional hours.

Experienced RNs can expect 6 to 12 weeks of orientation on the unit.

• Sentara Martha Jefferson under a 12.6% RN turnover rate
• Patient satisfaction scores are the highest in the system at Martha Jefferson
• Sentara Martha Jefferson Foundation education assistance program up to $32,500
• Free parking at Sentara Martha Jefferson

• Degree or diploma in Registered Nursing (required)
• Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science Nursing (MSN) preferred

• Registered Nursing license (required)
• ACLS required prior to completion of orientation
• PALS required prior to completion of orientation
• BLS required within 90 days of hire

• 1–2 years of RN experience
• Critical care or PACU experience in a hospital required
• Manages complex cases in fast‑paced environments
• Communication with patients and providers

The Registered Nurse is responsible for performing a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical‑thinking model known as the nursing process. The standards of practice—assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care, teaching, health promotion, and evaluation—along with the standards of professional performance—including ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence‑based practice, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health—form the foundation of professional nursing.

• 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
• 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 CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Annual discretionary bonus opportunity for eligible employees

Located in Charlottesville, VA, Sentara Martha Jefferson 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. We offer 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 workforce. Tobacco‑free environment.