Registered Nurse (RN) - Main Operating Room (OR) Weekend Program

Experienced Operating Room Nurse Opportunity

UVA Health is seeking experienced OR Registered Nurses to join our Weekend Program within the Main Operating Room. This unique opportunity offers an enhanced compensation package, a predictable weekend-only schedule, and the chance to work alongside nationally recognized surgeons and interdisciplinary teams in a highly specialized surgical environment.

Weekend Program Benefits

The Weekend Program is designed for experienced nurses seeking work-life balance while earning additional compensation.

Schedule: Friday, Saturday & Monday 7:00 AM 7:30 PM

Program Highlights:

• Weekend-only schedule
• $10/hour Weekend Program Premium
• Travel allowance available for eligible employees commuting more than 75 miles one way
• Twelve-month program commitment
• Work 48 scheduled weekends within a 12-month period beginning with the first worked shift

Why UVA Health?

Join an organization recognized nationally for excellence in patient care, innovation, and nursing practice.

UVA Health is proud to be:

• Magnet Recognized for Nursing Excellence
• Ranked among the nation's best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report
• Home to a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Virginia's premier academic medical center
• A Level I Trauma Center serving patients across the Commonwealth
• A leader in research, education, and advanced surgical care

Our collaborative culture empowers nurses to practice at the highest level while continuing to grow professionally.

About the Main Operating Room

The Main OR at UVA Health is a fast-paced, highly specialized surgical environment where teamwork, clinical expertise, and critical thinking are essential.

Our nurses care for patients across multiple complex surgical specialties while working with cutting-edge technology and nationally recognized surgeons.

Every team member plays a critical role in delivering exceptional surgical care.

Position Responsibilities

As a Main OR Registered Nurse, you will:

• Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care for surgical patients
• Scrub and circulate surgical procedures
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and interdisciplinary teams
• Promote patient safety and evidence-based nursing practice
• Maintain excellence in clinical documentation and patient advocacy
• Participate in continuous learning and professional development

Qualifications

Required

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
• Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room nursing experience
• Experience in both scrub and circulating roles
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in one or more of the following specialty service lines:
• Gynecology
• Urology
• Orthopedics
• General Surgery
• Plastic Surgery
• ENT
• Neurosurgery
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care

Preferred

• Strong scrub experience across multiple specialties

Build Your Career at UVA Health

If you're an experienced Operating Room nurse ready to advance your career at one of the nation's premier academic medical centers while enjoying enhanced compensation and a predictable schedule, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the exceptional team at UVA Health's Main Operating Room.

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.

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.