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Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Surgical

Sentara
Charlottesville, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/7/2026

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for Cornell 3- our Medical Surgical Unit! This is a full-time position (12 hour) in Charlottesville, VA. One of the best staffed Medical/Surgical units in the state!

Ideal candidates will have previous acute nursing experience in a similar scope

Up to 20k Sign On Bonus for qualified candidates!

Schedules Available:

Full-Time Day Shift (Three 12-hour shifts 7am to 7pm)

Full-Time Night Shift (Three 12-hour shifts 7pm to 7am)

Cornell 3 is a 24-bed medical-surgical unit focused on gastrointestinal care, addressing conditions like gallbladder diseases, appendicitis, bowel obstructions, and procedures such as colon resections and ostomy creation. The unit also cares for patients with sepsis, respiratory issues, and diabetes complications, maintaining a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:5 to 1:6 for personalized care. It is an ideal environment for both experienced nurses and new graduates seeking skill development. Cornell 3 promotes a collaborative atmosphere with a multidisciplinary team and supports professional growth, blending the resources of a major medical center with a community hospital's warmth, aiming to make a meaningful difference in patient lives.

  • 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

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.

Education

  • Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)

  • Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)

Certification/Licensure

  • Registered nursing License (Required)

  • BLS required within 90 days of hire

Experience

  • 1 year of acute care RN Experience(preferred)

  • Previous healthcare experience (preferred)

  • Medical Surgical experience preferred

  • Hospital based experience as an LPN or similar preferred

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Keywords: Gastro, Medsurg, Medicine Unit, post-surgical, new grad, RN, Registered Nurse, general surgery, SMJH

Salary : $32,500

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