Registered Nurse; RN Surgical Short Stay; Part Time

Location & Shift

City/State:
Charlottesville, VA |

Work Shift:

First (Days)

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Part‑time, Day‑shift Registered Nurse for our Short Stay/Surgical Observation Unit (Wendell
2). The unit is a 24‑bed unit with a 1:5‑to‑1:6 patient‑to‑RN ratio and serves women’s health, ortho/spine, general surgery, and bariatric short‑stay populations. The unit operates primarily 12‑hour shifts with weekend rotation.

Hours:

7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (two 12‑hour shifts). Sign‑on bonus up to $7,500 for qualified candidates. The unit receives support from patient‑care technicians covering 8‑12 patients, unit coordinators, resource nurses, and an experienced educator. Orientation is conducted twice a week with the manager and educator to ensure a strong learning opportunity.

As a Registered Nurse on the Short Stay/Surgical Observation Unit, you will provide high‑quality nursing care, manage patient treatment plans, facilitate rapid patient discharge, and maintain a safe environment for short‑stay patients.

The hospital offers a unique 6‑month Transition to Practice Program for new RNs or those with less than 12 months of experience:

• No separate application required; automatic enrollment.
• General nursing orientation.
• Specialty clinical track residency.
• Professional development sessions.
• Mentoring and unit‑based preceptors.

• Degree or diploma in Registered Nursing (required).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or MSN (preferred).
• Registered Nursing license (required).
• BLS certificate required within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum experience:
  
  None required; 1 year acute‑care (preferred).
• Previous healthcare experience (preferred).

Surgery Unit, Observation, Medsurg, observation unit, SSU, RN, Registered Nurse.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
• Paid time off and sick leave.
• Paid parental and 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 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
• Student debt payoff assistance up to $10,000.
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to CEUs and professional development.
• Pet insurance.
• Legal resources plan.
• Potential annual discretionary bonus based on eligibility criteria.

Sentara Health is an equal‑opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its approximately 30,000‑member workforce. This is a tobacco‑free environment.