Registered Nurse - Joints/Observation
About The Position
Sentara RMH Medical Center is now hiring a Registered Nurse for the Joints/Observation unit. This position is ideal for candidates who have experience or interest in postoperative joint surgery care and observation patients. December 2026 and May 2027 graduates are highly encouraged to apply! This role is part of a 10-week Transition to Practice (TTP) program, which focuses on orientation and skill acquisition for Medical-Surgical areas. For new graduates, this TTP program is the start of a comprehensive 6-month residency program. The program includes formal delivery of fundamental nursing concepts and standards with in-person sessions utilizing case studies, gaming, simulation, and skills labs, exposure to Sentara policies and evidence-based practice guidelines, hands-on experience alongside a trained nurse preceptor, and opportunity to share experiences/network with peers in a safe, protected environment. A series of virtual professional development sessions with mentoring are also included (optional for experienced nurses).
Requirements
- Registered Nurse
- Associates or Bachelor's Degree – Nursing (Required)
- Will consider candidates working towards licensure
- Previous acute care experience (preferred)
- All levels of experience are encouraged to apply
Nice To Haves
- Experience or interest in postoperative joint surgery care
- Experience or interest in observation patients
Responsibilities
- Provide care for postoperative joint surgery patients.
- Provide care for observation patients.
- Participate in the Transition to Practice/Nurse Residency Program.
- Engage in formal delivery of fundamental nursing concepts and standards.
- Utilize case studies, gaming, simulation, and skills labs.
- Gain exposure to Sentara policies and evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Obtain hands-on experience alongside a trained nurse preceptor.
- Share experiences and network with peers in a safe, protected environment.
- Participate in virtual professional development sessions with mentoring (optional for experienced nurses).
Benefits
- 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
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year
- Discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Reimbursement for certifications
- 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 is met
- Free and convenient parking
- Collaboration and shared governance
- EAP – 24 x 7
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
