Sentara
Registered Nurse (RN) Surgical Ortho/Spine & Bariatrics
Sentara, Suffolk, Virginia, United States, 23437
City / State
Suffolk, VA
Work Shift Third (Nights)
Overview Sentara Obici Hospital
is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our
Ortho/Spine/ Bariatrics Unit ! Full Time Night shift position in Suffolk, VA!
Hours: 7p to 7a with rotating weekends.
Sign on bonus up to $20,000 available for qualified candidates.
About the Unit 1 East Surgery Unit
is a 24-bed unit specializing in orthopedics, spine, and bariatrics, designed to provide high-quality, short-stay care. The team also sees high acuity surgical patients from Endoscopy, General surgery and GI. Average patient stay is 1 to 2 days. The RN staff can expect a 1:5 or 1:6 ratio and can expect an average of 6 to 8 patient discharges per shift. It is a well-staffed, fast‑paced environment that values ongoing staff development through a comprehensive orientation program, where managers and educators meet biweekly to refine learning strategies and enhance clinical skills. This makes 1 East Surgery an excellent environment for both experienced Registered Nurses and new graduates eager to build their expertise. The team is supported by Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) who assist with 8 to 12 patients and assist with ambulation, labs, and other patient care tasks, ensuring seamless patient support. The presence of dedicated Unit Coordinators and experienced preceptors fosters a nurturing learning environment, making it an ideal place for skill development, professional growth, and long‑term career advancement for those committed to excellence in surgical and orthopedic patient care.
Our surgeons and team are nationally recognized for excellence through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). To achieve this, we voluntarily undergo in‑depth independent peer evaluations. MBSAQIP accreditation promotes uniform standards and continuous quality improvement.
Why Choose Sentara Obici Hospital?
Onsite childcare for team members provides a safe, nurturing environment just steps away.
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
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
Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)
Students in process of obtaining degree in Registered nursing
Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)
Certification / Licensure
Registered nursing License (Required)
Students in progress of obtaining licensure
BLS required within 90 days of hire
Experience
1 year of acute care nursing experience preferred
No experience required
Previous healthcare experience in GI, Endo, Surgical, stepdown, or pre/post preferred
Keywords: Surgery Unit, Observation, Medsurg, observation unit, SSU, RN, Registered Nurse, new grad, Ortho, spine, surgical unit
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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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Work Shift Third (Nights)
Overview Sentara Obici Hospital
is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our
Ortho/Spine/ Bariatrics Unit ! Full Time Night shift position in Suffolk, VA!
Hours: 7p to 7a with rotating weekends.
Sign on bonus up to $20,000 available for qualified candidates.
About the Unit 1 East Surgery Unit
is a 24-bed unit specializing in orthopedics, spine, and bariatrics, designed to provide high-quality, short-stay care. The team also sees high acuity surgical patients from Endoscopy, General surgery and GI. Average patient stay is 1 to 2 days. The RN staff can expect a 1:5 or 1:6 ratio and can expect an average of 6 to 8 patient discharges per shift. It is a well-staffed, fast‑paced environment that values ongoing staff development through a comprehensive orientation program, where managers and educators meet biweekly to refine learning strategies and enhance clinical skills. This makes 1 East Surgery an excellent environment for both experienced Registered Nurses and new graduates eager to build their expertise. The team is supported by Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) who assist with 8 to 12 patients and assist with ambulation, labs, and other patient care tasks, ensuring seamless patient support. The presence of dedicated Unit Coordinators and experienced preceptors fosters a nurturing learning environment, making it an ideal place for skill development, professional growth, and long‑term career advancement for those committed to excellence in surgical and orthopedic patient care.
Our surgeons and team are nationally recognized for excellence through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). To achieve this, we voluntarily undergo in‑depth independent peer evaluations. MBSAQIP accreditation promotes uniform standards and continuous quality improvement.
Why Choose Sentara Obici Hospital?
Onsite childcare for team members provides a safe, nurturing environment just steps away.
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
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
Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)
Students in process of obtaining degree in Registered nursing
Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)
Certification / Licensure
Registered nursing License (Required)
Students in progress of obtaining licensure
BLS required within 90 days of hire
Experience
1 year of acute care nursing experience preferred
No experience required
Previous healthcare experience in GI, Endo, Surgical, stepdown, or pre/post preferred
Keywords: Surgery Unit, Observation, Medsurg, observation unit, SSU, RN, Registered Nurse, new grad, Ortho, spine, surgical unit
#Talroo-Nursing
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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