Registered Nurse; RN PACU Outpatient Surgery

Overview

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring Registered Nurses for the Outpatient Surgery Center PACU in Suffolk, VA. This full‑time position involves rotating shifts and floats between Obici and Bell Harbor locations. Ideal candidates have completed a Peri Op 101 course or have experience in pre/post, PACU, or circulator roles. Hours rotate between business hours with required call.

City/State:
Suffolk, VA

Work Shift:

Rotating; requires evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday call coverage.

Sign‑on bonus up to $15,000 for qualified candidates.

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility & Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long‑Term & Short‑Term Disability, Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)/403(b) with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Certification reimbursement and free CEU access
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Potential discretionary annual bonus based on system and eligibility criteria

Sentara Obici Hospital is a recognized Primary Stroke Center and Magnet hospital with about 5,000 cases per year. The 40‑person team supports seven ORs and performs diverse procedures using advanced systems such as DaVinci robotic technology. The team includes RNs, surgical assistants, technologists, and OR techs across Obici and Bell Harbor, with opportunities to assist in obstetrics as needed.

The RN delivers competent nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation) and adheres to professional performance standards (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence‑based practice, quality, resource utilization, environmental health). The RN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards for the specific clinical area.

Education

• Registered Nursing degree or diploma (required)
• Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) or MSN (preferred)

Certification & Licensure

• Registered nursing license (required)
• ACLS within 1 year of hire
• PALS within 1 year of hire
• BLS within 90 days of hire

Experience

• Scrub or circulator experience preferred
• PACU experience preferred
• Completion of a Peri Op 101 program required
• Previous operating room experience required
• 2 years of acute‑care RN experience preferred
• Manages complex cases in fast‑paced environments
• Effective communication with patients and providers

Sentara Health is an equal‑opportunity employer. We pride ourselves on diversity and inclusion, ensuring the workforce reflects the communities we serve.

The hospital is a tobacco‑free environment.

Remote positions are available 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.