Registered Nurse; RN PACU- Part Time

City/State

Charlottesville, VA

First (Days)

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for the PACU — Post-Anesthesia Care Unit. This is a part-time day shift position in Charlottesville, VA. Two 10‑hour shifts and required call.

Sign on bonus of $7,500 available for qualified candidates.

Registered Nursing Staff are responsible for observing and treating post‑operative patients from a variety of service lines including radiology, endoscopy, general surgery, urology, complex GYN, neurosurgery, vascular/thoracic, and orthopedic surgery. PACU is a 12‑bed unit with a 1 to 2 nursing‑to‑patient ratio.

Operating hours are 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM Monday – Friday with designated overnight and weekend call staff to mitigate call shift burden. One Friday overnight call shift every 6 to 8 weeks. Per six‑week schedule, approximately six to eight evening call shifts Monday‑Thursday. Call shifts are assigned on the same day as scheduled day shifts. One 24‑hour holiday call shift per year. Call requirements are subject to unit needs and may require occasional additional hours.

Experienced RN’s can expect 6 to 12 weeks of orientation on the unit.

• Sentara Martha Jefferson has under a 12.6% RN turnover rate
• Patient Satisfaction scores are highest in the system at Martha Jefferson
• Sentara Martha Jefferson Foundation education assistance program up to $32,500
• Free parking at Sentara Martha Jefferson

• Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)
• Bachelor of Science Nursing—BSN or MSN (preferred)

• Registered Nursing License (required)
• ACLS required prior to completion of orientation
• PALS required prior to completion of orientation
• BLS required within 90 days of hire

• 1–2 years of RN experience
• Critical care or PACU experience in hospital required
• Manage complex cases in fast‑paced environments
• Communication with patients and providers

The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible to perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care—teaching and health promotion and evaluation) along with the standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence‑based practice /nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health) encompass the actions and foundation of professional nursing.

The RN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas.

• 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
• Annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria are met

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status, 176‑bed facility featuring all patient‑friendly private rooms. Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Sentara Martha Jefferson has constantly evolved to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the patients who trust us with their care.

Today, our vision is as clear as it was to our founders. We will continue to set the standard for clinical quality and personalized healthcare services. Our hospital offers specialized care in Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular, Neurology and Neurosurgery (including a Primary Stroke Center), Orthopedics, and Maternity.

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.