Registered Nurse; RN - Emergency Department; ER

Overview

Join our dedicated nursing team at Sentara Obici Hospital, located in Suffolk, VA. We’re seeking motivated Registered Nurses to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in our Emergency Department (ED). Full-time 9 a.m.‑9 p.m., second shift (evenings). Work in a supportive environment where your voice matters, teamwork is valued, and professional growth is encouraged.

Sentara Obici Hospital is a 175-bed, full-service community hospital known for compassionate, high-quality care and strong teamwork. It serves as a vital part of the community, offering advanced medical services with a personal touch. Nurses enjoy professional growth while living in a historic city with parks and easy coastal access.

The Emergency Department provides a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. It has 37 beds including a dedicated 5-bed Behavioral Health Safe Suite and handles about 53,000 visits annually (~150 per day). The ED is equipped with advanced technology and rapid response protocols. Nurses collaborate with physicians and techs, focusing on critical assessment, triage, and lifesaving care.

The RN is responsible for performing a competent level of nursing care using the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The RN must assess, diagnose, plan, implement, coordinate care, teach, promote health, and evaluate patient outcomes. The RN must adhere to professional performance standards including ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice, quality, resource utilization, and environmental health.

• BSN or MSN preferred. Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Diploma or Master’s acceptable based on experience.
• Minimum of 6 months of RN experience in acute care (ER, ICU, intermediate, recovery). New graduates are not considered.
• Virginia or Compact Multi-State license in good standing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS or ENPC within one year of hire.

• Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for qualified candidates.
• Competitive compensation and shift differentials.
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
• On-site childcare.
• Paid time off and tuition assistance.
• Opportunities for advancement within Sentara Health.
• Recognition programs for nursing excellence.
• Additional benefits include adoption/fertility reimbursement up to $10,000, life insurance, disability plans, 401(k) with employer match, tuition assistance, student debt pay down, certification reimbursement, pet insurance, legal resources, and potential discretionary bonuses.

Sentara Health is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. The environment is tobacco-free.

Sentara Obici Hospital, 175-bed facility, located on Godwin Boulevard, Suffolk, VA. The hospital offers a range of specialties including orthopedic, spine, heart and vascular, imaging, gynecological, behavioral health, maternity, and more.