Direct Care Registered Nurse
Sentara Health
Posted 15 Nov 2026, 09:43 ET · Verified open on LinkedIn 15 Nov, 11:08 ET
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 3 years · Diploma
- Must know
- Patient careCPR / BLS
- Work
- On-site in South Boston
- Pay
- $41.93–$61.01 an hour
- Skill demand
- Patient care83%CPR / BLS40%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 15, 2026 · still open
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Overview
Sentara Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Short Stay/Observation Unit in South Boston, VA. This role involves a Third (Nights) work shift.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform a competent level of nursing care using the nursing process.
- Implement standards of practice including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care, teaching, health promotion, and evaluation.
- Apply standards of professional performance including ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice/nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health.
- Utilize clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards required by specific clinical areas.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Registered Nursing License (Required)
- BLS required within 90 days of hire
- Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nursing License are welcome to apply.
Qualifications
- Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (Required)
- Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)
- Students in the process of completing an accredited nursing program are welcome to apply.
- None required for this role. New graduate applicants are welcome.
Compensation & Benefits
- Starting pay rate for new graduate registered nurses with less than 1 year of experience: $36.00/hour
- Base pay range for full-time employment: $41.93 - $61.01 hourly.
- Additional compensation may be available for shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
- Compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.
- Up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus offered.
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Loan Forgiveness, 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more.
- Specific benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision plans; Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000; 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.
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus.
- Family-friendly culture encouraging community involvement and development opportunities.