Registered Nurse, Orthopedic and Observation - Full-time
Sentara Health
Summary
Sentara RMH Medical Center is now hiring a Registered Nurse for the Joints/Observation unit. This position is ideal for candidates who have experience or interest in postoperative joint surgery care and observation patients.
Job description
Overview
Sentara RMH Medical Center is now hiring a Registered Nurse for the Joints/Observation unit. This position is ideal for candidates who have experience or interest in postoperative joint surgery care and observation patients.
Shifts: Nights. Weekly schedule hours: 36. Weekends: every other weekend.
Flexible scheduling: Registered nurses on this unit enjoy self-scheduling along with the opportunity to obtain medical surgical certification, orthopedic certification, and much more for free.
Education
- Associates Degree – Nursing
- Bachelor's Degree – Nursing
- Upcoming graduate from an accredited RN program
Certification/Licensure
- Registered Nurse
- Will consider candidates working towards licensure
Experience
- Previous acute care experience preferred
- All levels of experience are encouraged to apply
Transition to Practice/Nurse Residency Program
This 10-week TTP program focuses on the orientation transition experience with intentional knowledge support and skill acquisition for practice in Medical-Surgical areas. For new graduates, this TTP program is the start of a comprehensive 6-month residency program to support your transition to practice.
Program includes
- Formal delivery of fundamental nursing concepts and standards with in-person sessions utilizing case studies, gaming, simulation, and skills labs
- Exposure to Sentara policies and evidence-based practice guidelines
- Hands-on experience alongside a trained nurse preceptor
- Opportunity to share your experiences/networking with peers in a safe, protected environment
- A series of virtual professional development sessions with mentoring (optional for experienced nurses)
Requirements
- Associate's Degree in Nursing or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or upcoming graduate from an accredited RN program
- Registered Nurse licensure or working towards licensure
- Previous acute care experience preferred
- All levels of experience are encouraged to apply
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life & Disability Insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Military Leave
- Educational Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment
- Adoption Reimbursement
- Fertility Reimbursement
- Surrogacy Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Sign-on Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Free Parking
- EAP 24/7
Company overview
Sentara Health is a leading not-for-profit integrated healthcare delivery system serving Virginia, northeastern North Carolina, and Florida. Founded in 1888 and headquartered in Hampton Roads, Virginia, Sentara operates 12 acute care hospitals across its service area, with 10 hospitals holding prestigious Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. The organization employs approximately 34,000 healthcare professionals and serves over 1 million health plan members through its Sentara Health Plans division. As one of the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the United States, Sentara is nationally recognized for clinical quality, safety, and innovation. The system has received numerous accolades including Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), Forbes' "America's Best-In-State Employer" (2024), and inclusion in IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems." Sentara's comprehensive services span hospital care, outpatient facilities, home health, hospice services, and specialized programs like the Nightingale air ambulance service, which has completed over 20,000 missions since 1982.