Registered Nurse (RN) Surgical Short Stay
About The Position
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Full-Time Night shift Registered Nurse for our Short Stay/ Surgical Observation Unit! Wendell 2 is an award-winning Surgical Short Stay unit with 24 beds, specializing in women’s health, ortho/spine, general surgery, and bariatrics, with a ratio of 1:5 or 1:6. These are all short stay populations with heavy discharge turnover. Operating primarily on 12-hour shifts with weekend rotations, the team includes Patient Care Technicians covering 8-12 patients, Unit Coordinators, Resource Nurses, and an outstanding Educator with over 20 years of experience. The unit emphasizes comprehensive staff development through a robust orientation program where managers and educators meet biweekly to optimize learning, making it an ideal environment for both experienced nurses and new graduates seeking skill development. Wendell 2 fosters a collaborative atmosphere with a multidisciplinary team, blending the resources of a major medical center with community hospital warmth, all while maintaining a focus on patient safety and quality care. Recognized for excellence, their proactive leadership and innovative practices earned them the prestigious Big Cup Award for 2025, reflecting a culture of continuous improvement and outstanding patient outcomes. Sentara Martha Jefferson has under a 12.6% RN Turnover rate and Patient Satisfaction scores are highest in the system at Martha Jefferson.
Requirements
- Education Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)
- Registered nursing License (Required)
- BLS required within 90 days of hire
- None required experience
- Keywords: Surgery Unit, Observation, Medsurg, observation unit, SSU, RN, Registered Nurse
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of acute care experience (preferred)
- Previous healthcare experience (preferred)
- Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced surgical short stay unit.
- Manage patient discharges with a focus on efficiency and safety.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including Patient Care Technicians, Unit Coordinators, Resource Nurses, and Educators.
- Participate in comprehensive staff development and a robust orientation program.
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and outstanding patient outcomes.
Benefits
- Sign On bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates
- 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 Parking at Sentara Martha Jefferson
- Sentara Martha Jefferson Foundation education assistance program up to $32,500
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
