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Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department

Sentara Health·Charlottesville, Virginia

Full Time·On Site·Remote friendly·2-5 yrs·
Posted 14 days ago
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About the role

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing competent nursing care using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, and implementation of care. They manage complex cases in a fast-paced emergency department environment while collaborating with patients and providers.

City/State: Charlottesville, VA

Work Shift: Third (Nights)

Overview

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Full-Time third Shift Registered Nurse for our Emergency Department in Charlottesville, VA! This is a three 12-hour shift position with Required call.

Hours 7p to 7a

Sign on bonus up to $20,000 available for qualified candidates

Emergency Department

The Main ED at SMJH sees between 70 and 100 patients per day. This well supported department is centered around teamwork and patient- first mindset. In an emergency, quick access to skilled care makes all the difference. That's why Sentara offers access to emergency services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our management team has been long standing and diligent about building a cohesive and dedicated care team to serve the Charlottesville, VA area. 2 Years of hospital-based RN experience is preferred for this role.

Required Call

Full Time nurses have 16 hours of required call per 6 weeks. Part Time Nurses have 12 hours of required call per 6 weeks.

Experienced Nurse Orientation

  • Experienced Registered Nurses can expect an orientation period of 10 weeks on the unit.
  • Sentara Martha Jefferson has under a 12.6% RN Turnover rate
  • Patient Satisfaction scores are highest in the system at Martha Jefferson
  • Sentara Martha Jefferson Foundation [https://mjhfoundation.org/]education assistance program up to $32,500
  • Free Parking at Sentara Martha Jefferson

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 in Registered Nursing (required)
  • Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)
  • Certification/Licensure
  • Registered nursing License (Required)
  • ACLS required prior to completion of orientation
  • PALS required prior to completion of orientation
  • BLS required within 90 days of hire
  • Experience
  • 2 years of Emergency Room Experience (Preferred)
  • Critical care experience in hospital preferred
  • 2 years of acute care Registered Nurse Experience preferred
  • Manages complex cases in fast-paced environments
  • Communication with patients and providers

Keywords: ED RN, Emergency Nurse, ED Nurse, Critical Care, Trauma, SMJH

#Talroo-Nursing

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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 Martha Jefferson Hospital, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status, 176-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms. Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Sentara Martha Jefferson has constantly evolved to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the patients who trust us with their care.

Today, our vision is as clear as it was to our founders. We will continue to set the standard for clinical quality and personalized healthcare services. Our hospital offers specialized care in Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular, Neurology and Neurosurgery (including a Primary Stroke Center), Orthopedics, and Maternity.

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

Requires a degree or diploma in Registered Nursing and a valid RN license, with BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. Two years of hospital-based or emergency room experience is preferred.

  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • postgraduate degree
  • Case Management
  • Communication
  • Patient Assessment
  • Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Acute Care
  • Health Promotion
  • Clinical Knowledge
  • Nursing Process
  • Trauma Care
  • Patient Coordination
  • Emergency Care

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Charlottesville, Virginia
Posted
Jul 14, 2026
Application
Employer website
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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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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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