Registered Nurse; RN - Medical Specialties

Overview

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for a full‑time day shift in Suffolk, VA. Sign‑on bonus up to $15,000 available for qualified candidates.

The Medical‑Surgical Unit at Sentara Obici Hospital is a great place to learn and grow, supported by a longstanding leadership team and strong preceptors dedicated to mentoring new nurses. The unit has a 21‑bed capacity, an RN‑to‑patient ratio of 1:5 or 1:6, and PCTs assisting with an average of 10 or 11 patients. The unit offers a collaborative, supportive environment ideal for both new graduates and experienced nurses seeking to enhance their skillset.

Unit coordinators are on staff, ensuring smooth operations and quality patient care. Sentara Obici Hospital is a certified stroke center and a designated Magnet hospital recognized for excellence in patient care, making it a truly rewarding place to develop your nursing career while making a meaningful impact.

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 and health promotion, and evaluation) along with the standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence‑based practice / nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health) encompass the actions and foundation of professional nursing.

The RN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or MSN (Preferred)
• Students in the process of completing an accredited nursing program
• Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)

• Registered Nursing License (Required)
• Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nursing License
• BLS required within 90 days of hire

• None required
• 1 year of acute care (preferred)
• Previous healthcare experience (preferred)

• 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 complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria are met

Sentara Obici Hospital is a 175‑bed state‑of‑the‑art facility located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. The full‑service hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center. Sentara Health is an equal‑opportunity employer and prides itself on diversity, inclusion, and belonging. This is a tobacco‑free environment.