Job Description

Department and Name:

Surgery Unit 1- Martha Jefferson Hospital

Physical Location:

Charlottesville, VA

Location Type:

On-Site

Employment Status:

Regular-Full time

Shift:

Third (Nights)

Posted Date:

October 16, 2025

Job Overview

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Full-Time Night shift Registered Nurse for our Short Stay/ Surgical Observation Unit!

Sign On bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates!

Wendell 2

is an award-winning

Surgical Short Stay

unit with 24 beds, specializing in women's health, ortho/spine, general surgery, and bariatrics, with a ratio of 1:5 or 1:6. These are all short stay populations with heavy discharge turnover. If you enjoy a quick pace- Wendell 2 is the place for you! Operating primarily on 12-hour shifts with weekend rotations, the team includes Patient Care Technicians covering 8-12 patients, Unit Coordinators, Resource Nurses, and an outstanding Educator with over 20 years of experience. The unit emphasizes comprehensive staff development through a robust orientation program where managers and educators meet biweekly to optimize learning, making it an ideal environment for both experienced nurses and new graduates seeking skill development. Wendell 2 fosters a collaborative atmosphere with a multidisciplinary team, blending the resources of a major medical center with community hospital warmth, all while maintaining a focus on patient safety and quality care.


Recognized for excellence, their proactive leadership and innovative practices earned them the prestigious Big Cup Award for 2025, reflecting a culture of continuous improvement and outstanding patient outcomes.


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 (Opens in a new tab)
education assistance program up to $32,500
Free Parking at Sentara Martha Jefferson
Registered Nurse Transition to Practice Programs at Sentara:


Unique 6-Month Program Includes:


No separate application required, automatic enrollment for any RN with less than 12 months experience or transitioning to a new practice area. General Nursing Orientation Specialty Clinical Track Residency Professional Development Sessions Mentoring and Unit-based Preceptors

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

None required 1 year of acute care (preferred) Previous healthcare experience (preferred)
Keywords: Surgery Unit, Observation, Medsurg, observation unit, SSU, RN, Registered Nurse


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