EVENTS: RN Student Fall 2026 Virtual Learning

Join Sentara's Nurse Residency Program

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! Sentara's Student Liaison invites 2026-2027 Registered Nursing students to join virtual learning sessions. These sessions are designed for RN students that are about to graduate and are preparing for next steps.

RSVP to join this fall's sessions that you'd like to attend:

Sentara Q&A: Learn about Sentara's Nurse Residency, how to join the Sentara team, and more!

Tuesday, September 22, 12 Noon:

RSVP by noon, Monday, September 21 for link to participate.

Tuesday, October 20, 12 Noon:

RSVP by noon, Monday, October 19 for link to participate.

Tuesday, November 3, 4pm:

RSVP by noon, Monday, November 2 for link to participate.

Building your professional documents & Manager interview prep: Learn what employers will be looking for on your resume, learn how to make your resume stand out in the crowd, understand what NOT to include on your resume, and get tips to prepare you for manager interviews.

Tuesday, October 27, 4pm:

RSVP by noon, Monday, October 26 for link to participate.

Tuesday, November 10, 12 noon:

RSVP by noon, Monday, November 9 for link to participate.

At Sentara, new graduate RN are important to us! Join our team and find the professional support you need to start your career off on the right foot.

Sentara RN hiring managers welcome you to join them to discuss all the opportunities they have to join their team.

Why Choose Sentara?

• $7,500 Sign on bonus for all new-to-practice RN.
• Transition confidently from student to professional with Sentara's comprehensive 6-month Nurse Residency Program.
• Market-competitive compensation with base pay and performance incentives
• Comprehensive medical benefits, including dental and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off, sick leave, and family leave benefits.
• Employer-sponsored retirement savings plans with matching funds.
• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Paydown programs.
• Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• At Sentara, we are committed to being the healthcare of choice in our communities and that starts with hiring passionate, patient-focused Registered Nurses like you. Join a team that's dedicated to improving health every day and will be invested in your success from day one!

Education:

• Students in process of completing an accredited nursing program.
• New Graduate RN who is in the licensing process or has completed the process.

Certification/Licensure:

• Virginia or compact multistate RN (Registered Nurse) license in good standing.
• Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nursing License.
• BLS within 90 days of hire.

Registered Nurse 6-month Transition to Practice Programs at Sentara:

• No separate application required, no contract to participate, automatic enrollment upon hire for any RN with less than 12 months experience or transitioning to a new practice area.
• Bridge the gap from student to professional RN with the support you need.
• Sharpen your critical thinking & communication & develop effective decision-making skills.
• Mentoring from skilled educators & fellow Registered Nurses, all in a protected environment.
• Areas of study: Medical Surgical, Critical care, Emergency Department, IMC/Stepdown, Operating room, Women's Health.
• Hands-on experience alongside trained preceptors.
• Professional Development Sessions

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

Pet Insurance Legal Resources PlanColleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

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.