Registered Nurse; RN - Operating Room; OR Main Hospital
Job in
Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia, 22904, USA
Listed on 2026-06-03
Listing for:
Virginia Jobs
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
Surgical Assistant, Healthcare Nursing, Operating Room Nurse, RN Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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
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.
- Our next available Periop
101 Cohort is March 1, 2027.
- 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)
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
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 Park, with vibrant dining, wineries, arts, and a walkable downtown. It's a place where your career and quality of life can thrive.
If you have additional Questions , reach out to Ashlyn Trant, UVA Health Recruiter at hyf5sf
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Graduate of an accredited nursing program required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.
Experience:
1 year of relevant experience.
Licensure:
Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
When RN Clinician 2-OR has no previous OR experience he/she must successfully complete…
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