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Registered Nurse (RN) Observation Surgical Short Stay

$32.5k

Sentara Health

City/State
Charlottesville, VA

Work Shift
First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Full-Time Day shift Registered Nurse for our Short Stay/ Surgical Observation Unit!

Sign On bonus up to $15,000 for qualified candidates!

Wendell 2 is an award-winning Surgical Short Stay unit with 24 beds, specializing in women's health, ortho/spine, general surgery, and bariatrics, with a ratio of 1:5 or 1:6. These are all short stay populations with heavy discharge turnover. If you enjoy a quick pace- Wendell 2 is the place for you! Operating primarily on 12-hour shifts with weekend rotations, the team includes Patient Care Technicians covering 8-12 patients, Unit Coordinators, Resource Nurses, and an outstanding Educator with over 20 years of experience. The unit emphasizes comprehensive staff development through a robust orientation program where managers and educators meet biweekly to optimize learning, making it an ideal environment for both experienced nurses and new graduates seeking skill development. Wendell 2 fosters a collaborative atmosphere with a multidisciplinary team, blending the resources of a major medical center with community hospital warmth, all while maintaining a focus on patient safety and quality care.

Recognized for excellence, their proactive leadership and innovative practices earned them the prestigious Big Cup Award for 2025, reflecting a culture of continuous improvement and outstanding patient outcomes.
  • 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 education assistance program up to $32,500
  • Free Parking at Sentara Martha Jefferson

Registered Nurse Transition to Practice Programs at Sentara:

Unique 6-Month Program Includes:
  • No separate application required, automatic enrollment for any RN with less than 12 months experience or transitioning to a new practice area.
  • General Nursing Orientation
  • Specialty Clinical Track Residency
  • Professional Development Sessions
  • Mentoring and Unit-based Preceptors

Education
  • Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)
  • Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)

Certification/Licensure
  • Registered nursing License (Required)
  • BLS required within 90 days of hire

Experience
  • None required
  • 1 year of acute care (preferred)
  • Previous healthcare experience (preferred)

Keywords: Surgery Unit, Observation, Medsurg, observation unit, SSU, RN, Registered Nurse, SMJH

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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.
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