Registered Nurse - Cardiac Specialty Unit

City / State

Suffolk, VA

Work Shift

Weekend Nights

Overview :

Are you a compassionate RN who thrives in a fast-paced, team-driven environment?

Join the dedicated team on the Cardiac Specialty Surgical Unit at Sentara Obici Hospital , where every day brings new opportunities to grow your skills, make a real impact, and care for a diverse population of patients.

2 South-Cardiac Specialty at Sentara Obici Hospital is a 25-bed Med-Surg unit where Registered Nurses specialize in the care of cardiac and stroke patients. Registered Nurses on this unit are skilled in cardiac rhythm recognition, administering cardiac drips, and conducting comprehensive neuro assessments. They work closely with cardiology, neurology, and interventional teams to provide timely, high-quality care.

This dynamic Med-Surg unit offers additional training opportunities, including NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, and basic arrhythmia recognition, to enhance clinical knowledge and confidence. The RN is responsible for delivering competent nursing care, following the nursing process and professional standards, including ethics, communication, leadership, education, and evidence-based practice. A BSN or MSN is preferred. All direct care RNs must obtain BLS within 90 days of hire; ACLS within 1 year for Critical Care / IMCU; and other certifications as required by the specialty. This is a team-oriented environment that values teamwork, clinical excellence, and compassionate care. Join our team - we look forward to meeting you!

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay rate for Full Time employment is : $30.38 - $55.38. Additional compensation may be available for this role such as shift differentials, standby / on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

New Graduate Nurses are Welcome to Apply!

Up to 20K Sign on bonus for qualified candidates!

Join the 2 South-Cardiac Specialty Unit team as a new graduate and jumpstart your nursing career with Sentara's engaging 6-month Nurse Residency program, designed specifically for new graduate RNs with less than one year of experience. At Sentara, we believe in preparing our nurses for success from day one, which is why all new graduates are automatically enrolled-no extra paperwork or applications required.

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
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara Obici Hospital , a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.

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.