Sentara Is Hiring in Virginia Beach, With Bonuses Up to $15K
Published: June 18, 2026 | By LocalJobPage Team
Virginia Beach, VA — One of the region's largest employers is competing hard for talent, and it is putting money on the table. Sentara, the dominant health system across Hampton Roads, is hiring nurses and staff throughout Virginia Beach, with sign-on bonuses reaching as high as $15,000 on qualifying roles.
Hundreds of openings, sign-on bonuses up to $15K, and relocation help for qualified candidates.
A health system with deep roots
Sentara runs hospitals and clinics across Virginia Beach, including Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, a Level III Trauma Center, and Sentara Princess Anne Hospital serving the southern part of the city and neighboring Chesapeake. Together with its many outpatient sites, Sentara consistently lists hundreds of Virginia Beach openings.
Incentives worth knowing about
To attract talent, Sentara has advertised generous sign-on bonuses, up to $15,000 for qualifying positions, plus relocation assistance for eligible candidates. If you are an experienced nurse or a specialist in a high-demand area, it is worth asking about both during the application process.
Not just nurses
Hospitals and clinics need a wide range of workers. Beyond RNs, there is demand for techs, medical assistants, therapy and rehab staff, imaging and lab roles, and a deep bench of non-clinical support in administration, scheduling, food service, and environmental services. That means there are entry points whether you are licensed, certified, or just getting started.
What it means for job seekers
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- Sentara jobs in Virginia Beach, VA
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How to apply with an edge
Clinical candidates should put licenses, certifications, and specialty experience right at the top, and ask directly about sign-on bonuses and relocation help, since the answer can change your decision. For support roles, lead with reliability and customer service. Sentara hires year-round, so apply to several openings the same week.
Job seekers can create a free account for Virginia Beach healthcare job alerts. Clinics and care providers across Hampton Roads can post openings on LocalJobPage to reach local healthcare talent.
From the trauma bays at Virginia Beach General to clinics across the city, healthcare remains one of the 757's steadiest careers, and right now Sentara is paying to come aboard.