Registered Nurse New Graduate Fast-Track Application/Nurse Residency Program – Sentara RMH Medical Center

Sentara RMH Medical Center, a 238-bed Magnet-designated community hospital in Harrisonburg, Virginia, is seeking newly graduated Registered Nurses to join its Nurse Residency Program. This fast-track opportunity is designed specifically for RNs with less than 12 months of experience who are transitioning from nursing school to professional practice.

Program Overview

Sentara's Nurse Residency Program provides comprehensive support to help new graduate nurses successfully transition into clinical practice. The program includes automatic enrollment for all newly hired graduate nurses with no separate application or application deadlines. You will begin your residency immediately after completing orientation.

The residency offers six months of hands-on experience alongside trained preceptors across six clinical areas: Medical-Surgical, Intermediate Care, Critical Care, Emergency, Operating Room, and Women's Health. Throughout the program, you will receive education and support in career pathing, professional development, leadership, self-care, and stress management.

Clinical Setting

Sentara RMH Medical Center serves a seven-county area with a population of 218,000 residents. The hospital has been serving the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County communities since 1912 and is part of the Sentara Health System. The facility features the RMH Hahn Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art cancer treatment center, and handles approximately 1,800 deliveries, 60,000 emergency patients, and 21,000 surgical procedures annually.

Schedule and Shifts

Multiple shifts are available across all units currently placing new graduate Registered Nurses.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program
• Current Virginia RN license or eligibility to obtain one
• Graduating soon or graduated with less than one year of RN practice experience

Compensation

The base pay range for full-time employment is $36.00 per hour. Additional compensation may be available, including shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. All new-to-practice RNs receive a sign-on bonus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid time off, sick leave, and up to four weeks paid family leave
• Paid parental and family caregiver leave
• Emergency backup care
• Long-term, short-term disability, and critical illness insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
• Tuition assistance of $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student debt paydown assistance up to $10,000
• Pet insurance
• Legal resources plan
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if system and employee eligibility criteria are met

Workplace Environment

Sentara RMH is a CMS 5-Star and Magnet-designated hospital with a caring commitment to the community. The facility offers free and convenient parking, collaboration and shared governance, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP). This is a tobacco-free environment.

Application Process

Apply once through the fast-track application and Sentara can connect you to any location, units, and the recruiters and hiring managers that support them. For questions, contact the RN Student Liaison at clberry@sentara.com. Sentara also hosts upcoming recruitment events, both virtual and in-person, where you can meet hiring managers and the recruitment team.