Sentara Health·Suffolk, Virginia
The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing competent nursing care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, and implementation of care. They must collaborate with the healthcare team to meet the specific clinical needs of patients in the acute telemetry unit.
City/State: Suffolk, VA
Work Shift: Multiple shifts available
Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for 2 South- Acute Telemetry Unit. This is a Full Time position in Suffolk, VA.
Sign on Bonus up to $20,000 available for qualified candidates for Night shift.
Sign on Bonus up to $15,000 available for qualified candidates for Day Shift.
We have a Day shift and Night Shift Available!
7am to 7pm with rotating weekend schedule for days
7PM to 7AM with rotating weekend schedule for nights
About the Unit
The Telemetry unit at Sentara Obici Hospital provides care for patients with cardiac conditions including heart failure, cardiac rhythm disturbances, newly implanted permanent pacemakers and defibrillators, post- coronary interventions, post-ablation, myocardial infarctions.
2 South also cares for pre/post catheterization, acute stroke, and post procedural neuro cases.
This 25-bed unit sees a ratio of 1:6 with assistance of Patient Care Techs.
The unit cares for patients with acuity higher than a typical medical-surgical unit.
2 South Acute Cardiac is also preparing for a transition to a Cardiac PCU step-down before year's end, making it an exciting opportunity for nurses seeking growth in a dynamic, high-acuity setting.
Recognized as a certified stroke center and holding magnet designation for excellence in patient care, Sentara Obici provides a collaborative environment for nurses to thrive and develop their expertise in cardiac and neuro care.
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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 from an accredited Registered Nursing Program
BSN or MSN preferred.
Students in process of completing an accredited nursing program.
IMCU, Intermediate care, step down, PCU, stroke, telemetry, EKG, Medical, Surgical, Medsurg, new grad RN, acute cardiac, cardiac
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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.
Candidates must hold a degree or diploma from an accredited Registered Nursing program, with a BSN or MSN preferred. Applicants are required to obtain BLS certification within 90 days, and ACLS and NIH certifications within one year of hire.
Market context
In Virginia, nursing-related roles are typically supported by steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for both patient-care experience and current credentials, and this role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and one of several entry pathways such as CNA, EMT-B, Medical Assistant graduate status, or nursing program progress. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and clinical hours before applying.