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Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Oncology Unit

Sentara Health
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Apr 2026

About the role

City/State

Suffolk, VA

Work Shift

Third (Nights)

Overview:

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Virginia, is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Medical-Surgical Unit with an Oncology Specialty on the Night Shift. This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who value compassionate, patient-centered care and want to work in a collaborative environment that supports both professional growth and work-life balance.

Sign On Bonus of up to $20,000 for qualified candidates.

About the Unit

The Med-Surg/Oncology Specialty Unit is a 12-bed unit that primarily serves medical-surgical patients while also caring for those receiving oncology treatments. This unit offers a well-rounded clinical experience, combining the fast-paced variety of med-surg nursing with the rewarding, relationship-based care of oncology. This team is known for its strong sense of teamwork, excellent leadership, and supportive culture. Nurses on this unit enjoy low patient ratios that allow for focused, quality care, and a fair every third weekend rotation that provides a healthy balance between work and personal time.

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.

Why Choose Sentara Obici Hospital?

  • Onsite childcare for team members providing a safe, nurturing environment just steps away from work
  • Free parking and shuttle service
  • Paid time off and tuition assistance
  • Recognition programs for nursing excellence
  • Outstanding Transition to Practice and Nurse Residency programs to help you succeed!

A message from our Chief Nursing Officer:

Nursing Opportunities at Sentara Obici Hospital

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)
  • Students in progress of obtaining degree or diploma in nursing.
  • 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)

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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your CareerMedical, 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• 401k/403B 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 complete CEUs and professional development• Pet Insurance • Legal Resources PlanColleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established sys

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