Registered Nurse (RN) - Main OR Weekend Program

Join the Weekend Program with UVA Health Main Operating Room Team

The Weekend Program offers a weekend-only shift schedule with enhanced compensation. This program requires a 12-month commitment to work 48 scheduled weekends within a 12-month period, beginning with the first shift worked. Participants receive a Weekend Program Premium of $10/hour.

A travel allowance is available for eligible employees traveling greater than 75 miles one way.

Shift

Friday, Saturday, Monday (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)

Are you ready to be part of a world-class healthcare institution dedicated to excellence? UVA Health, a Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system, invites you to explore this unique opportunity within our Main Operating Room (OR).

About UVA Health

Recognized as a top hospital by U.S. News & World Report

Designated as a National Cancer Institute cancer center

Comprehensive network including a Level 1 trauma center and community hospitals

Cutting-edge technology and strong interdisciplinary collaboration

Job Description

The Main OR is a fast-paced, team-based, and technologically advanced environment where critical thinking and hands-on skills are essential. This role offers a challenging and engaging workplace that will expand your clinical expertise and strengthen interdisciplinary relationships in a critical care setting. You will receive a focused orientation tailored to your experience level, ensuring a strong and efficient transition into practice.

Responsibilities

Perform nursing duties within the Main OR, supporting surgical teams and patients

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care

Uphold high standards of nursing practice and patient safety

Engage in continuous learning and professional development

Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in a surgical setting; scrub and circulate experience required

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a specific service line: Gynecology, Urology, Orthopedics, General Surgery, Plastics, ENT, or Neuro

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Commitment to excellence in patient care and professional growth

Additional Information

Candidates hired into this role will not participate in the Periop 101 program. Instead, they will complete a shortened, competency-based orientation developed by the education team at UVA Health Main OR. Orientation length will vary based on the candidate's experience and skill level. Scrub experience is preferred.

Job Profile Summary

Capable clinician, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care, as part of the interdisciplinary team, to a variety of complex patients. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning leadership role but seeks mentoring in this process.

This job description integrates the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements, and the UVA Nursing Professional Practice Model.

ANA Scope and Standards of Practice definition of nursing:

Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, facilitation of healing, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, groups, communities and populations.

Join the Weekend Program with UVA Health Main Operating Room Team

The Weekend Program offers a weekend-only shift schedule with enhanced compensation. This program requires a 12-month commitment to work 48 scheduled weekends within a 12-month period, beginning with the first shift worked. Participants receive a Weekend Program Premium of $10/hour.

A travel allowance is available for eligible employees traveling greater than 75 miles one way.

Shift

Friday, Saturday, Monday (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)

Are you ready to be part of a world-class healthcare institution dedicated to excellence? UVA Health, a Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system, invites you to explore this unique opportunity within our Main Operating Room (OR).

About UVA Health

Recognized as a top hospital by U.S. News & World Report

Designated as a National Cancer Institute cancer center

Comprehensive network including a Level 1 trauma center and community hospitals

Cutting-edge technology and strong interdisciplinary collaboration

Job Description

The Main OR is a fast-paced, team-based, and technologically advanced environment where critical thinking and hands-on skills are essential. This role offers a challenging and engaging workplace that will expand your clinical expertise and strengthen interdisciplinary relationships in a critical care setting. You will receive a focused orientation tailored to your experience level, ensuring a strong and efficient transition into practice.

Responsibilities

Perform nursing duties within the Main OR, supporting surgical teams and patients

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care

Uphold high standards of nursing practice and patient safety

Engage in continuous learning and professional development

Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in a surgical setting; scrub and circulate experience required

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a specific service line: Gynecology, Urology, Orthopedics, General Surgery, Plastics, ENT, or Neuro

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Commitment to excellence in patient care and professional growth

Additional Information

Candidates hired into this role will not participate in the Periop 101 program. Instead, they will complete a shortened, competency-based orientation developed by the education team at UVA Health Main OR. Orientation length will vary based on the candidate's experience and skill level. Scrub experience is preferred.

Job Profile Summary

Capable clinician, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care, as part of the interdisciplinary team, to a variety of complex patients. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning leadership role but seeks mentoring in this process.

This job description integrates the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements, and the UVA Nursing Professional Practice Model.

ANA Scope and Standards of Practice definition of nursing:

Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, facilitation of healing, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, groups, communities and populations.

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.

The starting base rate for this role is $41.50 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

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 ( .