Registered Nurse - Emergency Department; Behavioral Health

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (Behavioral Health)

Posted 4 days ago.

Sentara RMH Medical Center is a Magnet‑designated hospital located in Harrisonburg, VA. It serves a seven‑county area with a population of 218,000 residents and employs 2,600 locals. The 238‑bed community hospital has been serving the region since 1912 and partners with the Sentara Health System. With 1,800 delivered babies, 60,000 emergency patients, and 21,000 surgical procedures each year, we are looking for registered nurses to join our emergency department team with a primary focus on behavioral health.

City/State:
Harrisonburg, VA

Work Shift:

Second (Evenings)

Up to $20,000 for qualifying candidates. No contract required!

• Associate’s Degree – Nursing OR
• Bachelor’s Degree – Nursing

Registered Nurse

Previous acute care experience preferred, but not required.

The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible for performing competent nursing care as guided by the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and coordination of care, teaching, health promotion, and evaluation. The RN must uphold professional performance standards, including ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence‑based practice, quality, resource utilization, and environmental health.

• 10‑week TTP program focused on orientation and intentional knowledge support for Medical‑Surgical areas.
• For new graduates, the TTP program serves as the start of a comprehensive 6‑month residency program.
• Formal delivery of fundamental nursing concepts and standards via ENO modules blended with in‑person sessions utilizing case studies, gaming, simulation, and skill labs.
• Exposure to Sentara policies and evidence‑based practice guidelines recommended by the Emergency Nursing Association.
• Hands‑on experience in the ED alongside a trained nurse preceptor.
• Opportunity to share experiences and network with peers in a protected environment.
• Series of virtual professional development sessions with mentoring (optional for experienced nurses).

• 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
• 401(k)/403(b) 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 CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Potential annual discretionary bonus for eligible employees.

Sentara RMH Medical Center is a Magnet‑designated hospital situated in Harrisonburg, VA. It serves a seven‑county area with 218,000 residents and employs 2,600 locals. The 238‑bed community hospital has been serving the region since 1912 and became part of the Sentara Health System in 2011. The hospital offers a state‑of‑the‑art cancer center, emergency services, surgical procedures, and maternity care, contributing to community health.

• Community‑focused mission to improve health every day.
• Free and convenient parking.
• Collaboration and shared governance.
• CMS 5‑Star and Magnet‑designated.
• EAP – 24/7.
• Tobacco‑free environment.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider