Emergency Room Nurse Tech

Join our dedicated nursing team at Sentara Obici Hospital , where compassionate care and clinical excellence come together. We’re seeking motivated Registered Nurses to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in our Emergency Department (ED) .

As part of our team, you’ll work in a supportive environment where your voice matters, teamwork is valued, and professional growth is encouraged. Whether your passion lies in critical care or the fast-paced world of emergency nursing, Sentara Obici offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

About the Hospital
Sentara Obici Hospital , located in Suffolk, Virginia , is a 175-bed, full-service community hospital known for its compassionate, high-quality care and strong sense of teamwork. The hospital serves as a vital part of the community, offering advanced medical services with a personal touch.

Nurses here enjoy the perfect blend of professional growth and small-town warmth. You’ll serve a diverse and welcoming community while enjoying the charm of a historic city surrounded by beautiful parks, local shops, and easy access to the coast—making it a wonderful place to live, work, and grow your nursing career.

About the Unit
Emergency Department (ED)
The Emergency Department at Sentara Obici Hospital provides an exciting, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. Our department is 37 beds to include a dedicated 5-bed Behavioral Health Safe Suite located within the department. We treat more than 53,000 visits annually (approximately 150 per day). With a skilled team of emergency nurses, physicians, and techs, the ED cares for patients across the spectrum, from minor injuries to life‑threatening emergencies. The department is well‑equipped with advanced technology and rapid response protocols to ensure timely, effective care. Nurses in the ED are highly collaborative, quick‑thinking, and supported by leadership that values innovation, safety, and professional growth. It’s an excellent place to build and refine critical assessment and triage skills while delivering lifesaving care to the Suffolk community.

What We Offer

Sign‑on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates

Competitive compensation and shift differentials

Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k)

Onsite childcare for team members providing a safe, nurturing environment just steps away from work

Paid time off and tuition assistance

Opportunities for advancement within Sentara Health

Recognition programs for nursing excellence

A message from our Chief Nursing Officer
The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible to perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care‑ teaching and health promotion and evaluation) along with the standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence‑based practice /nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health) encompass the actions and foundation of professional nursing. The RN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas. BSN or MSN preferred. Meets and maintains any requirements defined by specific specialty.

Education

RN‑Associate’s Degree

RN‑Bachelor’s Degree

RN‑Diploma

RN‑Master’s Degree

License / Certification

Virginia or Compact Multi‑State License in good standing

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire

ACLS and PALS or ENPC within one (1) year of hire

Experience

Prefer a minimum of 6 months of Registered Nurse (RN) experience in an acute care setting such as Emergency Room, Intensive Care Unit, Intermediate Care Unit, Recovery Room. May consider acute care experience in other type units.

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