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

Operating Room RN at UVA Health

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 Role

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
• 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

Individual compensation is determined by qualifications, previous work experience, and education.

• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• 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 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 View email address on click.appcast.io

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 and pass final examination of the AORN Periop 101 Core Curriculum program within six months of hire.

Physical Demands

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping; Repetitive motion: passing instruments, lifting instrument sets. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 100lbs. May be exposed to cold, radiation, chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.