Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room (OR) Main Hospital

UVA Health • Charlottesville, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.” 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.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.
• 1 year of relevant experience.
• 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 and pass final examination of the AORN Periop 101 Core Curriculum program within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Operating Room RNs with both scrub and circulating experience is strongly preferred.
• For candidates who do not yet have this experience, completion of our Periop 101 training program will be required.

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Long-term and Short-term Disability
• Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level