Registered Nurse (RN) New Graduate- Emergency Department

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a full-time third shift Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department in Charlottesville, VA. This is a new graduate position designed to support nurses transitioning from academic preparation to independent professional practice. The Emergency Department at Martha Jefferson sees 70-100 patients per day and is centered around teamwork and patient-first care. You will work under the guidance of preceptors and experienced registered nurses while participating in a structured nurse residency and onboarding program.

Clinical Setting

The Emergency Department at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is a well-supported, cohesive care team serving the Charlottesville, VA area. The department provides 24/7 emergency services and is known for high patient satisfaction scores within the Sentara system. The hospital is a 176-bed Magnet status facility with all patient-friendly private rooms.

Schedule

• Position: Full-time, three 12-hour shifts per week
• Hours: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. (third shift)
• Required call: 16 hours per 6 weeks for full-time nurses
• New Graduate Cohort: Transition to Practice program expected to begin in early 2027

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing and patient care during your first year of practice within a growing scope of competency
• Work under the guidance of preceptors and experienced registered nurses to build clinical skills and judgment
• Complete patient assessments and contribute to individualized care plans
• Administer medications and treatments safely and escalate concerns promptly
• Participate in the nurse residency, onboarding, and competency validation program
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record
• Take on progressively greater autonomy and patient complexity as competencies are validated
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and communicate clearly with patients and families
• Follow safety, infection control, and DNV/CMS standards at all times
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher
• Current state RN license required upon hire
• Successful completion of the NCLEX-RN examination
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Entry-level experience: zero to one year of nursing experience; clinical rotations completed during nursing school are expected
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Completion of the NCLEX prior to March 2027

Compensation and Bonuses

• Base pay: $36.00 per hour
• Sign-on bonus up to $7,500 available for qualified candidates
• Additional compensation may be available, including shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities
• Annual discretionary bonus opportunity if established system and employee eligibility criteria are met

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Paid parental and family caregiver leave
• Emergency backup care
• Long-term, short-term disability, and critical illness plans
• Life insurance
• 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
• Tuition assistance: $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student debt pay down: $10,000
• Sentara Martha Jefferson Foundation education assistance program up to $32,500
• Pet insurance
• Legal resources plan
• Free parking at Sentara Martha Jefferson
• Free gym at Sentara Martha Jefferson

Additional Information

• Sentara Martha Jefferson has an RN turnover rate under 12.6%
• This is a tobacco-free environment
• 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