Registered Nurse (RN) - New Grad AHRT Float
About The Position
Sentara Obici Hospital, located in Suffolk, Virginia, is hiring new graduate Registered Nurses into our Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) / Medical Surgical AHRT Float Program! Now offering a sign on bonus of $7,500 with no commitment or contract required! For many of our Registered Nurse roles, we welcome new graduate applicants. We're excited to share our starting pay rate for new graduate registered nurses with less than 1 year of experience is $36.00/hour. Our program is designed for new graduate Registered Nurses who are already licensed. You will orient and work on Medical Surgical Units and Intermediate Care Units (IMCU/Stepdown) to gain valuable nursing experience. You will receive full-time benefits and new graduate pay with the addition of working on a Rotation Team to provide you with a variety of patient experiences. You will rotate between inpatient units every 12 weeks. You may remain in the program for a maximum of 2 years. After one (1) year, you may apply to any unit of your choice. Full Time: 36 hours per week. The Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate delivers nursing and patient care during the first year of practice while transitioning from academic preparation to independent professional practice. Working under the guidance of preceptors and experienced registered nurses and supported by the organization's nurse residency and onboarding program, this role assesses patients, delivers care, administers medications, and documents in the electronic health record within a growing scope of competency. The position matters because a structured, well-supported first year builds the clinical judgment, confidence, and safety habits that shape a nurse's entire career. As competencies are validated, the new graduate takes on progressively greater autonomy and patient complexity, moving steadily toward the full, independent practice of a staff registered nurse.
Requirements
- An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is required.
- Entry level. Zero to one year of nursing experience. Clinical rotations completed during nursing school are expected.
- Current state RN license is required upon hire.
- Successful completion of the NCLEX-RN examination is required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
- Foundational nursing knowledge and developing clinical judgment.
- Growing skill in assessment, care planning, and medication administration under guidance.
- Openness to feedback, coaching, and precepted learning.
- Proficiency with the electronic health record and clinical documentation.
- Safe practice within scope and prompt escalation of concerns.
- Time management and prioritization across a patient assignment.
- Clear communication with patients, families, and the care team.
- Commitment to residency education and competency validation.
Nice To Haves
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides nursing and patient care during the first year of practice within a growing scope of competency.
- Works under the guidance of preceptors and experienced registered nurses to build clinical skills and judgment.
- Completes patient assessments and contributes to individualized care plans.
- Administers medications and treatments safely and escalates concerns promptly.
- Participates in the nurse residency, onboarding, and competency validation program.
- Documents assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record.
- Takes on progressively greater autonomy and patient complexity as competencies are validated.
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and communicates clearly with patients and families.
- Follows safety, infection control, and DNV/CMS standards at all times.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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 and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
