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Registered Nurse, Operating Room/General Surgery

Sentara Health·Hampton, Virginia

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 19 hours ago
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About the role

The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing and admitting patients, administering medications, and performing rounding checks. They also collaborate with the surgical team and communicate with family members to ensure high-quality patient care.

City/State Hampton, VA Work Shift Rotating Overview

  • Generous sign-on bonuses $15K for experienced nurses and $7500 for New Grad RNs for qualified positions and candidates. Sentara CarePlex is currently recruiting for a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room.
  • Full-time: 40 hours
  • Shift:
  • Rotating
  • Requirement: Call License and Certification Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire Education RN-Associate’s Degree, or RN-Bachelor’s Degree, or RN-Diploma, or RN-Master’s Degree As a Registered Nurse with Sentara, you can excel in your career. There are many different specialties where you can perform and grow your nursing skills in areas of interest to you. If you desire, there are promotional opportunities into leadership or to advance your level of care in a variety of settings. This position's primary duties include assessing/admitting patients, rounding checks, giving medications, talking with family members, and being responsible for the overall care of your patients. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the best care for our patients. Peri-op 101 This 15-week-long program is for new graduate nurses, experienced nurses wishing to change specialties, or foreign OR nurses transitioning to OR nursing in the US. Program includes Formal delivery of fundamental perioperative concepts and standards Policy review, case study review Hands-on experience in the OR alongside a trained nurse preceptor

Opportunity to share your experiences/networking with peers in a safe, protected environment

Exposure to evidence-based practice guidelines as recommended by AORN (Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses) Program benefits

Receive expert knowledge and advice before you get into the clinical setting

Gain clinical experience at a hiring hospital

Transition into a competent OR nurse at the novice level

Improved critical thinking and communication skills

Increased job satisfaction and professional commitment

Receive ongoing mentorship throughout your career Talroo - Nursing, RN, Registered Nurse, IMCU, Intermediate Care, Telemetry, SDU, Step Down, M/S, Medical Surgical, New Grad, Operating Room, Full-time, Days, OR, Circulating Room, Surgery, Hampton, Sentara Careplex, Peri-op

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 CarePlex Hospital, located in Hampton, VA, is a 224-bed technologically advanced, acute care facility, and Certified Primary Stroke Center. Other features include specialized services in heart and vascular, urologic care, along with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and one of the state's busiest emergency departments. We are also home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex Hospital, the area's first dedicated orthopedic hospital. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community. 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 hold a Virginia or Compact Multi-State RN license and possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Education requirements include an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Diploma, or Master’s degree in Nursing.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Medication administration
  • Patient assessment
  • Perioperative care
  • Basic life support
  • Surgical assistance
  • Operating room nursing

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Hampton, Virginia
Posted
Jul 29, 2026
Application
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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 117 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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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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