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RN Student Fall 2026 Virtual Learning

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Students in process of completing an accredited nursing program
  • New Graduate RN who is in the licensing process or has completed the process
  • Virginia or compact multistate RN license in good standing
  • BLS within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

  • Join virtual learning sessions for RN students preparing for graduation
  • Learn about Sentara’s Nurse Residency and how to join the Sentara team
  • Prepare professional documents and interview techniques
  • Participate in discussions with RN hiring managers about career opportunities

Key facts

Other skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Decision Making
  • Communication
  • Leadership Development
  • Mentorship
  • Teamwork

About the company

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Sentara Healthcare

Hospitals & Health Care

Sentara Health celebrates a 130-year history of innovation, compassion, and community benefit. Based in Norfolk, VA, Sentara is a diverse not-for-profit family of 12 hospitals, an array of integrated services, and a team of nearly 30,000 strong on a mission to improve health every day. This is pursued through a disciplined strategy to achieve Top 10% performance in key measures through shared best practices, transformation of primary care through clinical integration and strategic growth that adds value to the communities we serve in Virginia and North Carolina. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sentarahealth Follow us on Instagram at @SentaraHealth

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryHospitals & Health Care
Company size10001

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Job description

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

Multiple shifts available

Overview:

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! 

Sentara’s Student Liaison invites 2026-2027 Registered Nursing students to join her for virtual learning sessions. These sessions are designed for RN students that are about to graduate and are preparing for next steps.  

RSVP to join this fall’s sessions that you'd like to attend: 

Sentara Q&A: Learn about Sentara’s Nurse Residency, how to join the Sentara team, and more!   

Tuesday, September 22, 12 Noon:

RSVP by noon, Monday, September 21 for link to participate.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9ZQN7RF

Tuesday, October 20, 12 Noon:

RSVP by noon, Monday, October 19 for link to participate.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9ZZKFL8

Tuesday, November 3, 4pm:

RSVP by noon, Monday, November 2 for link to participate.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/G3L62JR

Building your professional documents & Manager interview prep: Learn what employers will be looking for on your resume, learn how to make your resume stand out in the crowd, understand what NOT to include on your resume, and get tips to prepare you for manager interviews.

Tuesday, October 27, 4pm:

RSVP by noon, Monday, October 26 for link to participate.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GGCPGJT

Tuesday, November 10, 12 noon:

RSVP by noon, Monday, November 9 for link to participate.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GGFXM2R

At Sentara, new graduate RN are important to us!  Join our team and find the professional support you need to start your career off on the right foot. 
 

Sentara RN hiring managers welcome you to join them to discuss all the opportunities they have to join their team. 

Why Choose Sentara?

  • $7.500 Sign on bonus for all new-to-practice RN.
  • Transition confidently from student to professional with Sentara’s comprehensive 6-month Nurse Residency Program.
  • Market-competitive compensation with base pay and performance incentives
  • Comprehensive medical benefits, including dental and vision coverage.
  • Generous paid time off, sick leave, and family leave benefits.
  • Employer-sponsored retirement savings plans with matching funds.
  • Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Paydown programs.
  • Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.
  • At Sentara, we are committed to being the healthcare of choice in our communities and that starts with hiring passionate, patient-focused Registered Nurses like you.  Join a team that’s dedicated to improving health every day and will be invested in your success from day one!

Education

  • Students in process of completing an accredited nursing program.
  • New Graduate RN who is in the licensing process or has completed the process.

Certification/Licensure

  • Virginia or compact multistate RN (Registered Nurse) license in good standing.
  • Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nursing License.
  • BLS within 90 days of hire.

Registered Nurse 6-month Transition to Practice Programs at Sentara:

  • No separate application required, no contract to participate, automatic enrollment upon hire for any RN with less than 12 months experience or transitioning to a new practice area.
  • Bridge the gap from student to professional RN with the support you need.
  • Sharpen your critical thinking & communication & develop effective decision-making skills.
  • Mentoring from skilled educators & fellow Registered Nurses, all in a protected environment.
  • Areas of study: Medical Surgical, Critical care, Emergency Department, IMC/Stepdown, Operating room, Women’s Health.
  • Hands-on experience alongside trained preceptors.
  • Professional Development Sessions

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
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
• 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 Plan
•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.


In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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