Registered Nurse; RN - Surgery Unit

City/State:
Virginia Beach, VA;

Work Shift:

First (Days).

Sentara is currently hiring a Registered Nurse to work at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital on the Surgery Unit 4 East. Generous sign‑on bonus of up to  15,000 and moving allowance for qualified candidates. New grads welcome:  7,500 sign‑on bonus for qualified candidates.

This position’s primary duties include assessing and admitting patients, conducting rounding checks, administering medications, communicating with families, and being responsible for the overall care of patients. Teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the best care for surgical patients.

• Virginia or Compact Multi‑State license in good standing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• RN diploma, ASN, BSN, or MSN from an accredited school.

• Medical, dental, and 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.
• Potential for annual discretionary bonus with established criteria.

The 19‑bed unit specializes in post‑operative surgical patient care with a nurse‑to‑patient ratio of 1:5/6. Common clinical conditions include:

• General surgery (emergent & elective), including Davinci robotic surgery for colon, urology, and gynecological procedures.
• Urology (TURB, continuous bladder irrigation, stent placement).
• Gynecology surgeries (bladder/colon resections).
• Vascular (amputations, femoral popliteal bypass, fistulas).
• Mastectomies and variable staging of breast reconstruction.
• Soft tissue traumas (gunshot/stab wounds, MVAs, chest tubes).
• Medical population: diverticulitis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, colorectal fistulas, kidney injury (acute & chronic), sepsis, pneumonia, asthma, and diabetes.

We provide a diverse learning environment and encourage new graduates to grow in their careers, with opportunities for promotion into leadership positions.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are guiding principles of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.