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

Sentara
Harrisonburg, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/6/2026

Posting overview:

 

  • This posting supports all new grad Registered Nursing positions at Sentara RMH Medical Center, Harrisonburg, Virginia
  • All statuses/shifts
  • All units currently placing new graduate Registered Nurses

 

Nursing excellence starts at Sentara


Join an organization that invests in you.


Making the leap from nursing school to professional practice can be overwhelming and at Sentara, we understand.  Sentara offers a newly graduated Registered Nurse with less than 12 months of experience, a Nurse Residency Program that can give you the skills and support you need to make a successful transition into your professional practice.   


What the program offers:


  • No separate application and no application deadlines.
  • Automatic enrollment for all newly hired graduate nurses.
  • Available at all 12 Sentara hospitals.
  • After orientation, begin your Residency right away. 
  • 6-months of hands-on experience alongside trained preceptors in 6 areas: Medical-Surgical, Intermediate Care, Critical Care, Emergency, Operating Room, and Women's Health
  • Topics such as career pathing, professional development, leadership, self-care, and stress management.

Why choose Sentara?


At Sentara, we're committed to being the healthcare of choice in our communities and that starts with hiring passionate, patient-focused nurses like you. Join a team that's dedicated to improving health every day and invested in your success from day one.


Fast-track application requirements


Education: Graduate of an accredited RN program
Licensure: Current Virginia RN license or eligibility to obtain one
Experience: Graduating soon or graduated with less than one year of RN practice


Apply once and we can connect you to any location, units, and the recruiters and hiring managers that support them.


Competitive benefits package


  • Competitive starting salaries
  • Sign-on bonus for all new-to-practice RNs
  • Comprehensive medical benefits, including dental and vision coverage
  • Generous paid time off, sick leave, and up to 4 weeks paid family leave
  • Employer-sponsored 401k/403b retirement savings plans
  • Tuition assistance and student loan paydown programs
  • Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities

Your support system


We know applying for your first nursing role comes with questions. Our RN Student Liaison is here to guide you through the process and connect you directly with Sentara locations and hiring managers.


Questions? Contact our RN Student Liaison at clberry@sentara.com


Connect with us


Meet our hiring managers and recruitment team at upcoming events both virtual and in-person. View upcoming events: https://www.sentaracareers.com/events


Ready to begin? Submit your Fast-Track application today and take the first step toward an extraordinary nursing career.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $36.00 - $36.00 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Sentara RMH Medical Center, a Magnet designated hospital located in Harrisonburg VA, serves a seven-county area with a population of 218,000 residents, employing 2600 locals. The 238-bed community hospital has been serving Harrisonburg, Rockingham County and surrounding areas since 1912, then partnered with the Sentara Health System in May of 2011. Sentara RMH features the RMH Hahn Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art center equipped with the latest cancer fighting technologies available in the nation administrating more than 18,000 cancer treatments. With 1800 delivered babies, 60,000 emergency patients and 21,000 surgical procedures, Sentara has a position for you. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

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