Direct Care Registered Nurse

Sentara Health

Virginia Beach, VA

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Posted Apr 29, 2026 · Last seen active Jun 19, 2026

What this might mean for you

Sentara Health is a community hospital, the kind of building where you learn every name fast. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.

At a glance

Shift: day
Workplace: Sentara Health
Hiring employer: Sentara Health

Worth asking

What is the base pay range, and which differentials apply for this shift, unit, weekends, holidays, or call?
Which shifts are open, and what are the weekends, holidays, call, and rotation requirements?
What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
What patient load should I expect, how is floating handled, and what staffing support is typical?

The posting doesn’t answer these — good ones for a recruiter or the interview.

About this role

Full-Time, Days The Registered Nurse (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. Meets and maintains any requirements defined by specific specialty. Up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus to qualified applicant successfully hired! Please ask Talent Acquisition Specialist for details.

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Our patient population in our 20-bed unit is diverse and includes but is not limited to CHF, Sickle Cell, Renal Failure, Diabetes, Vascular, Sepsis, COPD, Pneumonia, Osteomyelitis w/ Surgical Intervention, Wound Care, and varying disease processes. Education RN-Associate’s Degree, or RN-Bachelor’s Degree, or RN-Diploma, or RN-Master’s Degree License and Certification Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire Experience New Graduate Nurses Welcome to Apply too! We set you up for success by offering a Transition to Practice Program that supports new RN Graduates. We want to ensure your success as a new nurse and help you develop clinical reasoning and competency in clinical nursing practice. Keyword Search: Talroo-Nursing, MedSurg, Medical Surgical, Medical, Surgical, RN, Registered Nurse, Virginia Beach, Princess Anne

Skills for this role

CHFSickle CellRenal FailureDiabetesVascularSepsisCOPDPneumoniaOsteomyelitis w/ Surgical InterventionWound Care

Certifications

BLS

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

About the employer

Sentara Health

Community Hospital

Sentara Health is an integrated, not-for-profit healthcare delivery system serving communities across Virginia and North Carolina. In Elizabeth City, NC, Sentara operates Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, a brand-new hospital facility designed with safety, flow, quality, and service at its core,…

3.1 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

Brand-new hospital facility with state-of-the-art design and Crisis Stabilization Unit
Sign-on bonuses up to $15,000 for Resource Pool RNs and up to $20,000 for select ICU roles
Premium pay offered for Resource Pool RN positions

What reviewers flag

Resource Pool RNs must work across multiple assigned specialties, which may involve variable patient populations and workflows
Minimum 18 months of experience required for Resource Pool roles, limiting entry for new graduate nurses
Rural Northeastern North Carolina location may present lifestyle and amenity limitations for some candidates

Benefits: Sentara states it supports employees both at work and at home, and emphasizes a positive work environment through communication and collaboration. Specific benefit package details such as health insurance, retirement plans, or PTO were not explicitly detailed in the provided research. Sign-on bonuses of up to $15,000-$20,000 for qualifying candidates…

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LocationVirginia Beach, VA

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