Registered Nurse; RN - Operating Room; OR Main Hospital

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room (OR) Main Hospital
** Be the Nurse who creates better patient outcomes.
** At UVA Health's  
** Main Operating Room** , Operating Room RNs practice in one of the most  
** focused,*
* ** high** ‑
** impact*
* ** roles in nursing*
* -caring for  
** one patient at a time
** while partnering closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical teams during life‑changing procedures. You'll work in an environment where precision matters, advocacy is essential, and your expertise directly influences outcomes at the most critical moments.

As part of a  
** Magnet® Recognized academic medical center** , you'll join a perioperative team often described as a finely tuned orchestra-each role essential, every voice respected, and every case powered by trust, preparation, and shared purpose. The Main OR team performs  
** nearly 60,000*
* ** procedures each year** , supporting everything from highly specialized elective surgeries to urgent, life‑saving interventions. Here, leadership is deeply connected to patient advocacy, because in surgery,  _"we become the patient."_

** The Rol*
* ** e*
* If you're looking for an Operating Room nursing role where your focus, expertise, and advocacy truly matter,  
** UVA Health's Main Operating Room
** offers the opportunity to build a deeply rewarding career while making a measurable difference for patients every day. As an OR RN, you will:

+ Perform nursing duties within the
** Main Operating Room** , supporting patients and surgical teams throughout the perioperative experience

+ Scrub and/or circulate as part of a highly skilled interdisciplinary team

+ Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, technologists, and support staff to ensure safe,high‑quality patient care

+ Uphold the highest standards of nursing practice, patient safety, and professional accountability

+ Engage in continuous learning and professional development within a complex surgical environment

** Why join UVA Health?*
* As part of UVA Health's Perioperative Services, nurses are supported with:

+ A structured OR onboarding pathway using
** AORN's*
* ** Periop*
* ** 101
* * curriculum

+ We welcome applications from Operating Room RNs with both scrub and circulating experience, as this background is strongly preferred. For candidates who do not yet have this experience, completion of our Periop 101 training program will be required. The course is offered 3-4 times per year with limited enrollment, so we encourage interested applicants to take this into consideration when applying.

+ Ongoing mentorship, education, and certification support

+ Access to advanced surgical technologies, including robotics and integrated "Smart OR" systems

+ A Clinical Career Ladder and shared governance through the Nursing Professional Governance Organization (NPGO)

** Compensation & Benefits*
* ** Highlights*
* Starting base rate:  **$41.50*
* ** hourly*
* _I_  _ndividual_   _compensation is_   _determined_   _by qualifications,_   _previous_   _work experience, and education._

+  
** Sign**  **-*
* ** on*
* ** bonus and relocation*
* ** assistance*
* ** may be availabl*
* ** e for eligible candidates*
* + Comprehensive benefits package including:

+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance

+ Paid time off

+ Short- and long-term disability

+ Retirementsavingsplans

+ Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Certification and education support

+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance

+ Paid time off

+ Short- and long-term disability

+ Retirement savings plans

+ Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Certification and education support

** About UVA Health*
* UVA Health is a  
** world** ‑
** class*
* ** academic medical center and health system** , anchored by a  
** Level 1 Trauma Center
** and a  
** National Cancer*
* ** Institute** ‑
** designated*
* ** Cancer Center** . Recognized nationally for quality, innovation, and outcomes, UVA Health offers nurses the opportunity to practice at the  
** top of their license
** while continuously learning in a collaborative, teaching‑focused environment.

** Why Charlottesville?*
* Charlottesville offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and lifestyle-nestled near the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National…