Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse in Danville, VA

Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical/Surgical - Nights

$20, 000 sign-on bonus eligibility

Schedule : 3 -12-hour shifts

7P-7A

Job Location Type : In Person

Your experience matters

Sovah Health - Danville, part of Lifepoint Health , is committed to putting people first--our patients and our employees. As a Registered Nurse (RN) on our Medical/Surgical unit, you'll play a vital role in improving community health while working in a supportive, team‑focused environment.

More about our team

Acute care medical‑surgical unit 

24‑bed unit with a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio

1:10 CA-to-nurse ratio

Diverse patient population including medical, surgical, testing, and observation patients 

Common comorbidities: diabetes, hypertension, stroke, renal, and psychiatric conditions 

Strong team culture, improved nurse communication, and commitment to Sovah Health core values

How you'll contribute

A Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role:

• Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, and clinical treatments.

• Documents patient care and monitors patient condition, communicating with care team, physician, patient, and family.

• Assists patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.

• Coordinates patient care across disciplines, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and support needs.

• Provides patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, and circumstances.

• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.

Why join us

• We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage. tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

More about Sovah Danville

Sovah Health - Danville is a 250-bed academic community hospital and the region's only designated Chest Pain Center and Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center . Serving the community for more than 120 years , the hospital offers comprehensive surgical services, emergency care, home health & hospice, cardiac services, oncology services, and more.

Sovah Health - Danville is accredited by:

• American College of Cardiology (Chest Pain Center & Heart Failure)
• American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer
• Member of the Duke Heart Network and Duke Telestroke Network

What we're looking for 

Applicants must have a nursing degree from a nursing school (Bachelor's degree preferred). Additional requirements include:

• A current VA (or Multi-state) RN license
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support
• Experience in clinical area preferred

EEOC Statement

Sovah Health - Danville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sovah Health - Danville is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.