Orthopedic surgical nurses play a vital role in helping patients regain mobility, independence, and quality of life. This opportunity offers the chance to build specialized expertise in a dedicated orthopedic surgical environment while working alongside an experienced team focused on delivering exceptional outcomes.
Join UVA Health's Orthopedic Center Ivy Road, a specialty surgical center focused exclusively on orthopedic care. As part of a highly collaborative perioperative team, you will support advanced surgical procedures, contribute to innovative patient care, and work in an environment that combines clinical excellence with an outstanding work-life balance.
The RoleAs an Operating Room Registered Nurse, you will serve as both a scrub nurse and circulating nurse within a modern orthopedic surgery center dedicated exclusively to musculoskeletal care. You will work closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and fellow nurses to deliver safe, efficient, and patient-centered perioperative care. Every day brings the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients undergoing procedures designed to restore function and improve quality of life.
In this role, you will:
- Provide perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing orthopedic surgical procedures.
- Function in both scrub and circulating nurse capacities.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary surgical team to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.
- Support advanced orthopedic procedures, including robotic-assisted surgery.
- Assist with patient assessment, preparation, intraoperative care, and recovery support.
- Deliver care in a high-quality specialty environment focused on efficiency, safety, and patient experience.
Surgical specialties include:- Total Joint Replacement Surgery
This position offers a schedule of
four 10-hour shifts per week (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM) and outstanding work-life balance with
no nights, no call, no weekends and no holidays.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 traveling, bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
The pay range for this role is $39.90 - $53.00 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
