Sentara Health·Suffolk, Virginia
The RN provides competent nursing care using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, and implementation of care plans. They float between various hospital units, primarily IMCU and Medical/Surgical, to support staffing needs and patient acuity.
City/State: Suffolk, VA
Work Shift: Multiple shifts available
Sentara Obici Hospital is seeking a compassionate and adaptable Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Resource Pool team. This flexible and rewarding role is ideal for an experienced nurse who enjoys variety, professional growth, and being part of a supportive, mission-driven healthcare team.
Up to $20,000 Sign on Bonus for qualified applicants and Premium Differentials!
The Resource Pool at Sentara Obici is hospital specific and includes floating to units with additional need due to either acuity or staffing.
Primarily assigned to IMCU or Medical/Surgical units, this unit offers training and precepting on the ICU and ED for Registered Nurses (RN) who wish to move into these more critical care areas or placement into these critical care areas if experienced.
This Central Float Pool is ideal for those who enjoy variety or are interested in learning new skills.
Due to the advanced level of practice, 2 years of acute care nursing experience is preferred.
New Grad RN Candidates with a background in hospital based acute care may also be considered.
Nursing Opportunities at Sentara Obici Hospital [https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=5-k32CCjjMg&feature=youtu.be]
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.
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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.
Requires a Registered Nursing license and BLS certification, with ACLS required within one year. A degree in nursing is required, and 2 years of acute care experience is preferred.
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.