Registered Nurse - Same Day Surgery
About The Position
Sentara CarePlex Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide multispecialty nursing care in its Same Day Surgery department. The nurse rotates between pre-operative preparation and Phase II recovery and discharge, supporting patients from arrival through their transition home. The clinical mix includes vascular and oncology, orthopedics, general surgery, urology, gynecology, and bariatric procedures. The facility operates from 0530 to 2100. The primary shift is daytime, with occasional evening shifts required to support the late-day surgical schedule. Participation in a call rotation is required; call frequency and response times are discussed during the interview. The position requires a Virginia or Compact multistate RN license in good standing, BLS, and ACLS. BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire. A minimum of 1–2 years of RN experience is required.
Requirements
- Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license; Virginia or Compact multistate license in good standing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS); BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
- Minimum 1–2 years of RN experience.
- Strong IV skills.
- Ability to educate patients across various surgical disciplines.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in surgical services, ICU, or ER is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive pre-operative physical assessments, initiate IV access, and prepare patients clinically and emotionally for surgery.
- Manage Phase II recovery, including pain management, hemodynamic stability, and surgical site monitoring.
- Adapt nursing interventions to the needs of each surgical specialty, including orthopedic mobility protocols and bariatric patient education.
- Educate patients and caregivers about post-operative instructions, medications, and warning signs to support a safe transition home.
Benefits
- Generous $15,000 sign-on bonus.
- Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
- Paid time off and sick leave.
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave.
- Emergency backup care.
- Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match.
- Tuition assistance of $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
- Student debt pay down up to $10,000.
- Pet insurance.
- Legal resources plan.
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria.
- Potential additional compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
