Sentara Health is hiring Registered Nurses in Norfolk across multiple units and shifts!
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital:
- High-Acuity, Rewarding Practice: Care for complex patients at the region’s only Level I Adult Trauma Center and Burn Unit
- Academic Excellence: Teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School—learn and grow alongside future clinicians
- On-Campus Perks: Full-service dining, access to the Sentara Health Library, free on-campus parking
- Inclusive Culture: Employee resource groups and diversity councils that support belonging
Sentara Leigh Hospital:
- Modern Care: 274-bed hospital with new towers specializing in ortho, spine, heart, vascular, maternity & surgery
- Orthopedic Excellence: Dedicated orthopedic hospital offering full-spectrum care—from surgery to rehab and recovery
- Specialty Services: Home to the region’s only 24/7 hyperbaric oxygen program for advanced healing and recovery
- Comfort & Convenience: Free parking, on-site dining, and scenic walking paths
New Grads Welcome! $7500 New Grad Sign-On Bonus
Registered Nurse 6-month 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 Preceptor
Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive, patient-centered care in a fast-paced healthcare environment, including assessing patient needs, developing individualized care plans, and delivering treatments. RNs also offer compassionate support and education to patients and families while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to monitor progress, make clinical decisions, and drive optimal outcomes—all with a strong focus on patient safety, quality, and evidence-based practice.
Qualifications
- Degree or Diploma from an accredited Registered Nursing program
- Virginia or Compact Multi-State RN License in good standing
- BLS Certification (within 90 days of hire)