Registered Nurse (RN)- Medical/Surgical
Company: Sentara Health
Location: Suffolk
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
City/State Suffolk, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Sentara
Obici Hospital is hiring a Registered nurse for a Full Time, Day
shift in Suffolk, VA! Sign on bonus up to $15,000 available for
qualified candidates. About the unit: The Medical-Surgical Unit at
Sentara Obici Hospital is a great place to learn and grow,
supported by a longstanding leadership team and strong preceptors
dedicated to mentoring new nurses. With a 21-bed capacity, an
RN-to-patient ratio of 1:5 or 6, and PCTs assisting with an average
of 10 or 11 patients, the unit offers a collaborative, supportive
environment ideal for both new graduates and experienced nurses
seeking to enhance their skillset. Unit coordinators are on staff,
ensuring smooth operations and quality patient care. Sentara Obici
Hospital is a certified stroke center and a designated Magnet
hospital recognized for excellence in patient care, making it a
truly rewarding place to develop your nursing career while making a
meaningful impact. Why Choose Sentara Obici Hospital? - Onsite
childcare for team members providing a safe, nurturing environment.
- Free parking and shuttle service - Paid time off and tuition
assistance - Opportunities for advancement within Sentara Health-
Clinical Ladder program - Recognition programs for nursing
excellence - Outstanding Transition to Practice and Nurse Residency
programs to help you succeed! Registered Nurse Transition to
Practice Programs at Sentara: Unique 6-Month Program Includes: - No
separate application required, automatic enrollment for any RN with
less than 12 months experience or transitioning to a new practice
area. - General Nursing Orientation - Specialty Clinical Track
Residency - Professional Development Sessions - Mentoring and
Unit-based Preceptors The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible to
perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the
critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The standards
of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification,
planning, implementation, coordination of care- teaching and health
promotion and evaluation) along with the standards of professional
performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication,
collaboration, leadership, education, evidence- based practice
/nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and
environmental health) encompass the actions and foundation of
professional nursing. The RN possesses clinical knowledge and
skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas.
Education - Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred) -
Students in the process of completing an accredited nursing
program. - Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)
Certification/Licensure - Registered nursing License (Required) -
Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nursing License.
- BLS required within 90 days of hire Experience - None required -
1 year of acute care (preferred) - Previous healthcare experience
(preferred) Talroo-Nursing Keywords: Gastro, Medsurg, Medicine
Unit, post-surgical, RN, Registered Nurse, general surgery, New
Grad . Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career • 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 • Reimbursement for
certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional
development • Pet Insurance • Legal Resources Plan • Colleagues may
have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if
established system and employee eligibility criteria is met Sentara
Obici Hospital , a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on
Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital
continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with
high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited
Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence,
the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and
vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast
services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a
heartburn treatment center. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity
employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of
its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity,
inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization
to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In
support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a
tobacco-free environment. For positions that are available as
remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following
states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana,
Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada,
New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma,
Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah,
Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
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