Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Oncology Unit

Overview Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Virginia, is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Medical‑Surgical Unit with an Oncology Specialty on the Night Shift. This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who value compassionate, patient‑centered care and want to work in a collaborative environment that supports both professional growth and work‑life balance. Sign On Bonus: up to $20,000 for qualified candidates. Location & Shift City/State: Suffolk, VA Work Shift: Third (Nights) About the Unit The Med‑Surg/Oncology Specialty Unit is a 12‑bed unit that primarily serves medical‑surgical patients while also caring for those receiving oncology treatments. This unit offers a well‑rounded clinical experience, combining the fast‑paced variety of med‑surg nursing with the rewarding, relationship‑based care of oncology. Nurses on this unit enjoy low patient ratios that allow for focused, quality care, and a fair every third weekend rotation that provides a healthy balance between work and personal time. Job Responsibilities The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible for performing competent nursing care through the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care—including teaching and health promotion—and evaluation. The RN must also adhere to professional performance standards covering ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence‑based practice, quality, resource utilization, and environmental health. Education Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required) Students in progress of obtaining degree or diploma in nursing. 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) Transition to Practice Program The hospital offers a unique 6‑month program, automatically enrolling any RN with less than 12 months experience or transitioning to a new practice area. The program includes general nursing orientation, specialty clinical track residency, professional development sessions, mentoring, and unit‑based preceptors. Benefits 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 Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria are met Additional Resources Onsite childcare, free parking and shuttle service, paid time off, tuition assistance, recognition programs for nursing excellence, and outstanding Transition to Practice and Nurse Residency programs help you succeed. Equal Opportunity Statement Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on diversity, inclusion, and belonging. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sentara Health