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Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse Unit Coordinatorfor Surgery Unit 1- Observation Short Stay .This is a Full Time Day (12-hr shift) position in Charlottesville, VA. The ...

Nurse Leader

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$25.22 - $37.82/hr

The unit is divided evenly between 4 West and 5 West and functions as a short'stay observation area with frequent admissions and discharges in a fast'paced environment. Nurses care for patients ...

The unit is divided evenly between 4 West and 5 West and functions as a short-stay observation area with frequent admissions and discharges in a fast-paced environment. Nurses care for patients ...

The unit is divided evenly between 4 West and 5 West and functions as a short-stay observation area with frequent admissions and discharges in a fast-paced environment. Nurses care for patients ...

Nurse Leader

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$25.22 - $37.82/hr

The unit is divided evenly between 4 West and 5 West and functions as a short'stay observation area with frequent admissions and discharges in a fast'paced environment. Nurses care for patients ...

Make a Difference Community Hospital East has an opportunity available on our Short Stay - Observation unit . This RN will be part of a professional procedural care team responsible for post ...

Nurse Leader

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$25.22 - $37.82/hr

The unit is divided evenly between 4 West and 5 West and functions as a short'stay observation area with frequent admissions and discharges in a fast'paced environment. Nurses care for patients ...

Nurse Leader

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$25.22 - $37.82/hr

The unit is divided evenly between 4 West and 5 West and functions as a short'stay observation area with frequent admissions and discharges in a fast'paced environment. Nurses care for patients ...

Make a Difference Community Hospital East has an opportunity available on our Short Stay - Observation unit . This RN will be part of a professional procedural care team responsible for post ...

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Full-Time Day shift Registered Nurse for our Short Stay/ Surgical Observation Unit! Hours 7AM to 7PM. New Grad candidates highly encouraged! Sign On ...

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How much do short stay observation unit jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for short stay observation unit in the United States is $45.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.22 and $50.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Short Stay Observation Unit vs Emergency Room Nurse?

AspectShort Stay Observation UnitEmergency Room Nurse
CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN) with hospital experienceRegistered Nurse (RN) with ER experience
Work EnvironmentHospital observation units, monitoring patients for short periodsEmergency departments, handling acute trauma and urgent cases
Employer & IndustryHospitals, outpatient facilitiesHospitals, trauma centers
Common Search/ComparisonShort Stay Observation Unit vs Emergency Room Nurse

The Short Stay Observation Unit and Emergency Room Nurse roles both require RN credentials and hospital experience. The main difference lies in the work environment: the observation unit focuses on monitoring patients for a short period, while ER nurses work in fast-paced emergency departments handling urgent and trauma cases. Understanding these distinctions helps clarify career paths and job expectations in hospital settings.

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Unit Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) Surgical Short Stay Unit

Unit Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) Surgical Short Stay Unit

Sentara

$10K/mo

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


Sentara Health rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 383 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

487th of 869 rated healthcare providers


Job description

City/State

Charlottesville, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse Unit Coordinatorfor Surgery Unit 1- Observation Short Stay.This is a Full Time Day (12-hr shift) position in Charlottesville, VA.

The Registered Nurse Unit Coordinator demonstrates proficiency in nursing practice for assigned specialty area and provides clinical leadership for the delivery of nursing care in a department. Under the direction of the department manager leads safety and quality initiatives, focuses on and simplifies workflow, and contributes to the development of staff. Increase staff satisfaction and promotes excellent (Gold Standard) customer service.

Wendell 2- Surgical Short Stay, is a 24-bed unit with a 1 to 5 ratio or 1:6 ratio. This unit is dedicated to short stay patients from Women's Health, Ortho/Spine, General Surgery, and Bariatrics. These are all short stay populations with heavy discharge turnover. If you enjoy a quick pace- Wendell 2 is the place for you! The unit has a primarily 12- hour shift schedule with weekend rotation with additional support of Patient Care Technicians covering 8-12 patients, Unit Coordinators, Resource Nurses, and a strong Educator with over 20 years of experience. With a strong orientation program where the manager and educator meet with you every two weeks to make sure you are getting the best learning opportunity. Wendell 2 has a long-standing leadership team dedicated to best-in-class patient care.

  • 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

Education

  • Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN (required) Or

  • MSN (Preferred)

Certification/Licensure

  • Registered nursing License (Required)

  • BLS required within 90 days of hire

  • Professional Specialty Nursing Certification preferred.

Experience

  • 18 Months of acute care RN experience(required)

  • Previous healthcare experience (required)

  • Post surgical area experience (preferred)

  • Same Day surgery experience (preferred)

Keywords: Surgery Unit, Observation, Medsurg, observation unit, SSU, RN, Registered Nurse, Unit Coordinator, Leadership

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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 may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status, 176-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms. Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Sentara Martha Jefferson has constantly evolved to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the patients who trust us with their care.

Today, our vision is as clear as it was to our founders. We will continue to set the standard for clinical quality and personalized healthcare services. Our hospital offers specialized care in Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular, Neurology and Neurosurgery (including a Primary Stroke Center), Orthopedics, and Maternity.

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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