About this opportunity
Sentara Health lists this Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry / Med Surg opportunity in suffolk, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for the 2 South Acute Telemetry Unit , a full‑time position based in Suffolk, VA. The unit is a 25‑bed cardiac telemetry unit caring for patients with heart failure, rhythm disturbances, implanted devices, post‑coronary interventions, stroke, and neuro cases. The unit operates on two shifts with rotating weekend coverage:
Day Shift: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (rotating weekend schedule)
Night Shift: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. (rotating weekend schedule)
Sign‑on bonuses are available: up to $20,000 for qualified night‑shift candidates and up to $15,000 for qualified day‑shift candidates.
Unit Details
The 2 South Acute Cardiac unit provides high‑acuity care in a ratio of 1:6 with assistance from Patient Care Techs. It is preparing to transition to a Cardiac PCU step‑down by year’s end. Sentara Obici is a certified stroke center and holds Magnet designation for excellence in patient care, offering a collaborative environment for growth in cardiac and neuro care.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, and Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Adoption, Fertility, and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Long‑Term and Short‑Term Disability, Critical Illness plans, and Life Insurance
401(k)/403(b) with employer match
Tuition Assistance: $5,250 per year and discounts through Guild Education
Student Debt Pay‑Down up to $10,000
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to CEUs
Pet Insurance and Legal Resources Plan
Option to earn an annual discretionary bonus based on eligibility criteria
On‑site childcare, free parking, shuttle service
Recognition programs for nursing excellence
Outstanding Transition to Practice and Nurse Residency programs
Job Responsibilities
The RN will perform competent nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care, teaching, and health promotion). Responsibilities also include ethical practice, culturally congruent care, effective communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence‑based practice, quality improvement, resource utilization, and environmental health.
Education & Credentials
Degree or Diploma from an accredited Registered Nursing Program
BSN or MSN preferred
Students currently completing an accredited nursing program (post‑licensure)
Certifications & Licensure
Registered Nursing License (students in process of obtaining)
BLS within 90 days of hire
ACLS for Critical Care/IMCU within 1 year of hire
NIH within 1 year of hire
Experience
Acute care nursing experience preferred
Background in Stroke or Telemetry preferred
None required (new graduates welcome)
Key Skills
IMCU, Intermediate care, step‑down, PCU, stroke, telemetry, EKG, medical, surgical, Medsurg, new‑grad RN, acute cardiac, cardiac.
Employment Information
Sentara Obici Hospital is a 175‑bed facility located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. The hospital offers a wide range of specialty services and maintains Magnet certification and Primary Stroke Center accreditation.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity, inclusion, and belonging across its workforce.
This is a tobacco‑free environment.
State Availability for Remote Positions
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Worksite address
suffolk, VA, 23437, US
Who can apply
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