Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ER) 11A - 11P

Sentara Health • Suffolk, VA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Join the dedicated nursing team at Sentara Obici Hospital, a 175-bed, full-service community hospital in Suffolk, Virginia, known for compassionate, high-quality care and strong teamwork. This role is for a motivated Registered Nurse to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in the Emergency Department (ED) on a full-time 11am-11pm shift. Nurses at Sentara Obici Hospital work in a supportive environment that values teamwork, professional growth, and offers opportunities to make a meaningful impact daily, serving a diverse and welcoming community. The Emergency Department at Sentara Obici Hospital is a fast-paced, 37-bed unit, including a dedicated 5-bed Behavioral Health Safe Suite, treating over 53,000 visits annually. The skilled team of emergency nurses, physicians, and techs cares for patients with a wide range of conditions, from minor injuries to life-threatening emergencies, utilizing advanced technology and rapid response protocols. ED nurses are highly collaborative, quick-thinking, and supported by leadership that prioritizes innovation, safety, and professional growth, making it an excellent place to develop critical assessment and triage skills.

Requirements

• RN-Associate’s Degree, RN-Bachelor’s Degree, RN-Diploma, or RN-Master’s Degree
• 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 (1) year of hire
• Minimum of 6 months of Registered Nurse (RN) experience in an acute care setting such as Emergency Room, Intensive Care Unit, Intermediate Care Unit, or Recovery Room (new grad RNs are not considered)

Nice To Haves

• BSN or MSN preferred
• Acute care experience in other type units may be considered

Responsibilities

• Perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care- teaching and health promotion, and evaluation).
• Adhere to 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).
• Possess clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for qualified candidates
• Competitive compensation
• Shift differentials
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Onsite childcare for team members
• Paid time off and Sick Leave
• Tuition assistance ($5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education)
• Opportunities for advancement within Sentara Health
• Recognition programs for nursing excellence
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• 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 is met

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees