Outstanding perioperative nurses thrive in environments that offer clinical variety, strong teamwork, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on every patient encounter. Join UVA Health's Outpatient Surgery Center and help deliver exceptional surgical care across multiple specialties while enjoying the balance and predictability of an outpatient schedule.
This is an exciting opportunity for experienced OR nurses seeking exposure to a broad range of surgical services in a high-volume ambulatory setting. Working alongside expert surgeons and multidisciplinary teams, you'll build upon your clinical expertise while enjoying a schedule designed to support both professional fulfillment and personal well-being.
The RoleAs an Operating Room RN in UVA Health's Outpatient Surgery Center, you will provide perioperative nursing care in a fast-paced surgical environment that performs approximately
50-60 cases each day. Located in the Battle Building directly across from UVA Medical Center, this
12-operating-room facility provides exceptional exposure to a diverse surgical population while maintaining the efficiency and patient-centered focus of an outpatient setting.
We are looking for nurses with experience in one or more of the following specialty areas:
- General Surgery
- Gynecology (GYN)
- Urology
- Plastic Surgery
- ENT
- Orthopedics
- Robotic Surgery
In this role, you will:
- Function in both scrub and circulating nurse roles across perioperative services.
- Deliver safe, high-quality patient care throughout the surgical experience.
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and interdisciplinary care teams.
- Support a high-volume ambulatory surgery program across multiple specialty service lines.
- Participate in cross-training opportunities designed to expand your clinical expertise and versatility.
- Contribute to a culture of teamwork, efficiency, patient safety, and clinical excellence.
This position offers a schedule of
four 10-hour shifts per week (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM) and outstanding work-life balance:
- No nights
- No call
- No weekends
- No holidays
The ideal candidate is a team-oriented OR nurse who enjoys variety, embraces collaboration, and is eager to grow professionally while practicing across multiple surgical specialties.
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.
Preferred Experience: • Previous Operating Room nursing experience
• Experience in multiple surgical specialties
• Scrub and circulate experience preferred
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
