Registered Nurse (RN) New Graduate- Emergency Department

Sentara Hospitals • Charlottesville, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Full-Time third Shift New Graduate Registered Nurse for our Emergency Department in Charlottesville, VA! This is a three 12-hour shift position with Required call. Hours 7p to 7a Sign on bonus up to $7,500 available for qualified candidates. The Main ED at SMJH sees between 70 and 100 patients per day. This well supported department is centered around teamwork and patient- first mindset. In an emergency, quick access to skilled care makes all the difference. That's why Sentara offers access to emergency services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our management team has been long standing and diligent about building a cohesive and dedicated care team to serve the Charlottesville, VA area. Full Time nurses have 16 hours of required call per 6 weeks. Part Time Nurses have 12 hours of required call per 6 weeks. The Transition to Practice Cohort for the Emergency Room is expected to begin in Early 2027. Preferred applicants will have completed the NCLEX prior to March 2027. Sentara Martha Jefferson has under a 12.6% RN Turnover rate. Patient Satisfaction scores are highest in the system at Martha Jefferson. Sentara Martha Jefferson Foundation education assistance program up to $32,500. Free Parking at Sentara Martha Jefferson. Free Gym at SMJH! 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.
• 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.
• Preferred applicants will have completed the NCLEX prior to March 2027.

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

• Sign on bonus up to $7,500 available for qualified candidates
• Sentara Martha Jefferson Foundation education assistance program up to $32,500
• Free Parking at Sentara Martha Jefferson
• Free Gym at SMJH!
• market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits
• shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities
• medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
• paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays)
• paid parental and military leave
• educational assistance or student loan repayment
• voluntary 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
• 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