About this role
City/State
Virginia Beach, VA
Work Shift
Third (Nights)
Overview:
Sentara Health is searching for a NEW GRAD RN with healthcare experience to join the team at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in the Emergency Department.
$7,500 Sign on Bonus for New Grad RNs!
Hours/Shift:
FT - Nights (7p-7a)
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate delivers nursing and patient care during the first year of practice while transitioning from academic preparation to independent professional practice. Working under the guidance of preceptors and experienced registered nurses and supported by the organization's nurse residency and onboarding program, this role assesses patients, delivers care, administers medications, and documents in the electronic health record within a growing scope of competency. The position matters because a structured, well-supported first year builds the clinical judgment, confidence, and safety habits that shape a nurse's entire career. As competencies are validated, the new graduate takes on progressively greater autonomy and patient complexity, moving steadily toward the full, independent practice of a staff registered nurse.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION
An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is required. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Entry level. Zero to one year of nursing experience. Clinical rotations completed during nursing school are expected.
- For the ED - previous clinical experience HIGHLY PREFERRED (EMT, PCT, paramedic, corpsman)
MINIMUM REQUIRED CERTIFICATION / LICENSURE
Current state RN license is required upon hire. Successful completion of the NCLEX-RN examination is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
MINIMUM REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Foundational nursing knowledge and developing clinical judgment. Growing skill in assessment, care planning, and medication administration under guidance. Openness to feedback, coaching, and precepted learning. Proficiency with the electronic health record and clinical documentation. Safe practice within scope and prompt escalation of concerns. Time management and prioritization across a patient assignment. Clear communication with patients, families, and the care team. Commitment to residency education and competency validation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides nursing and patient care during the first year of practice within a growing scope of competency.
- Works under the guidance of preceptors and experienced registered nurses to build clinical skills and judgment.
- Completes patient assessments and contributes to individualized care plans.
- Administers medications and treatments safely and escalates concerns promptly.
- Participates in the nurse residency, onboarding, and competency validation program.
- Documents assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record.
- Takes on progressively greater autonomy and patient complexity as competencies are validated.
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and communicates clearly with patients and families.
- Follows safety, infection control, and DNV/CMS standards at all times.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $36.00 - $36.00 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, 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.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

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 Virginia Beach General Hospital , located in Virginia Beach, VA, is home to the region’s only Level III Trauma Center. Our 273-bed facility has a long history of commitment to our communities of Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore, and Northeastern North Carolina, offering specialized tertiary services as well as many advanced clinical services. We are located just 15 minutes from VA Beach Town Center and just a few minutes to the Oceanfront.
As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart, vascular, neuroscience, neurosurgery, orthopedics and spine care, cancer care, advanced imaging, and behavioral health.
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.