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Direct Care Registered Nurse (Observation/Orthopedic Unit)

Sentara Health·Harrisonburg, Virginia

Full Time·On Site·Remote friendly·0-2 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

The Registered Nurse will provide care for patients in the Joints/Observation unit, focusing on postoperative joint surgery care and patient observation. The role includes participation in a transition to practice program to support new graduates and nurses transitioning into medical-surgical areas.

City/State: Harrisonburg, VA

Work Shift: Third (Nights)

Overview

Sentara RMH Medical Center is now hiring a Registered Nurse for the Joints/Observation unit. This position is ideal for candidates who have experience or interest in postoperative joint surgery care and observation patients.

Flexible scheduling!! Registered nurses on this unit enjoy self-scheduling along with the opportunity to obtain medical surgical certification, orthopedic certification, and much more for FREE!

Education: Associates Degree – Nursing

OR: Bachelor’s Degree – Nursing

OR: Upcoming graduate from an accredited RN program

Certification/Licensure

Registered Nurse: Will consider candidates working towards licensure

Experience: Previous acute care experience preferred

All levels of experience are encouraged to apply

Transition to Practice/Nurse Residency Program

This 10-week TTP program focuses on the orientation transition experience with intentional knowledge support and skill acquisition for practice in Medical-Surgical areas. For new graduates, this TTP program is the start of a comprehensive 6-month residency program to support your transition to practice.

Program includes

  • Formal delivery of fundamental nursing concepts and standards with in-person sessions utilizing case studies, gaming, simulation, and skills labs
  • Exposure to Sentara policies and evidence-based practice guidelines
  • Hands-on experience alongside a trained nurse preceptor
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Hiring organization

Sentara Health

Sentara Health, an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system, celebrates more than 135 years in pursuit of its mission - "we improve health every day." Sentara is one of the largest health systems in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and among the top 20 largest...

Salary listed on 110 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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  • Opportunity to share your experiences/ networking with peers in a safe, protected environment
  • A series of virtual professional development sessions with mentoring (optional for experienced nurses)
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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 RMH Medical Center, a Magnet designated hospital located in Harrisonburg VA, serves a seven-county area with a population of 218,000 residents, employing 2600 locals.
    • The 238-bed community hospital has been serving Harrisonburg, Rockingham County and surrounding areas since 1912, then partnered with the Sentara Health System in May of 2011.
    • Sentara RMH features the RMH Hahn Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art center equipped with the latest cancer fighting technologies available in the nation administrating more than 18,000 cancer treatments.
    • With 1800 delivered babies, 60,000 emergency patients and 21,000 surgical procedures, Sentara has a position for you.
    • We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.
    • Our Caring Workplace Environment
    • A Caring Commitment serving our community for 100+ years
    • Free and convenient parking
    • Collaboration and shared governance
    • CMS 5-Star and Magnet designated hospital
    • EAP – 24 x 7

    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.

    Requirements

    Candidates must have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing or be an upcoming graduate from an accredited RN program. Previous acute care experience is preferred, and all levels of experience are encouraged to apply.

    • associate degree
    • bachelor degree
    • Mentoring
    • Networking
    • Patient Care
    • Collaboration
    • Simulation
    • Postoperative Care
    • Patient Observation
    • Evidence-Based Practice
    • Nursing
    • Acute Care Experience
    • Skills Labs
    • Nurse Residency Program
    • Transition to Practice
    • Medical-Surgical Certification
    • Orthopedic Certification

    Posting details

    Employment type
    Full Time
    Work arrangement
    On Site
    Experience
    0-2 yrs
    Location
    Harrisonburg, Virginia
    Posted
    May 12, 2026
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    Market context

    Virginia nursing roles remain in steady demand

    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.

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