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Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical/Surgical

Sentara HealthNorfolk, VirginiaPosted Sep 10, 2026

Compensation

$42 - $61 /hr

Type

Full-time

Location

Norfolk, Virginia

Posted

Sep 10, 2026

Requirements Summary

Candidates must be a Registered Nurse and hold a BLS certification within 6 months of hire. The role is open to new graduates and requires the ability to meet clinical standards in a hospital setting.

Core Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing competent nursing care using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, and planning. They will support Medical/Surgical units, including surge areas and inpatient admissions, while maintaining professional standards of practice.

Key Skills

Nursing processCritical thinkingPatient assessmentMedical/Surgical nursingInpatient admissionsHealth promotionEvidence-based practiceClinical knowledgePatient care coordinationBLS

Company Information

  • Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
  • Company Size: 10,001+ employees
  • Type: Nonprofit
  • Specialties: Health care

Full Job Description

City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Sentara Leigh Hospital, located in Norfolk, Virginia, is hiring a Full-Time (Registered Nurse) to join our team. *New Grads Welcome* This position will support Medical/Surgical units to include surge areas and inpatient admissions. Position Overview Approximately 36 hours per week Day shift Requirements: Registered Nurse BLS within 6 months of hire 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. Talroo-Nursing, Registered Nurse, RN, Med/Surg, Medical/Surgical, Admissions, Surge, Admit Holds We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $41.93 - $61.01 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. 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 Plan • Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met. Sentara Leigh Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 274-bed acute care facility that opened in 1903 and relocated to its present site in 1977. Our hospital completed a renovation in 2016, including two new patient towers, a beautiful atrium, and a multi-story parking garage. Sentara Leigh Hospital includes a dedicated Orthopedic Hospital providing patients access to a full continuum of orthopedic care, from the preoperative phase and surgery to rehabilitation and home care services. Along with being a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, we also specialize in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, maternity care, and general surgery. We are also home to the region’s only 24-hour hyperbaric oxygen program that helps speed up the healing of carbon monoxide poisoning, wounds that won’t heal, infections in which tissues are starved for oxygen, airborne chemical exposures, and scuba diving accidents. 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.

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