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

UVA Health; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend premium $10/hour

Travel allowance

12-month program

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

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

The Weekend Program features a Friday, Saturday and Monday shift from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, a $10/hour premium, travel allowance for long commutes, and a

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in good standing.
• Minimum of 2 years OR nursing experience.
• Experience scrub and circulating roles in OR.
• 2+ years in Gynecology, Urology, Orthopedics, General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, ENT or Neurosurgery.

Responsibilities

• 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 thorough clinical documentation and patient advocacy.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Excellent communication

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

RN licensure

Job description

Are you an experienced Operating Room nurse looking for premium pay, a consistent schedule, and the opportunity to work at one of the nation's leading academic medical centers?

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

• 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

Orientation

This position is intended for experienced perioperative nurses.

Because candidates are expected to have prior OR experience, Periop 101 is not included with this role.

Instead, nurses will complete a competency‑based orientation developed by the UVA Health Main OR Education Team. Orientation is individualized based on each nurse's previous experience, demonstrated competencies, and assigned specialty.

Clinical Practice

This role is ideal for a capable clinician who is committed to expanding knowledge and refining clinical expertise.

The successful candidate consistently provides high-quality, evidence‑based care for complex surgical patients while serving as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team. Nurses in this role actively seek and incorporate feedback, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and begin developing leadership skills through mentoring and collaboration.

Practice Is Guided By

• American Nurses Association (ANA) Scope and Standards of Practice
• ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements
• UVA Health Nursing Professional Practice Model

At UVA Health, nursing is centered on protecting, promoting, and optimizing health through compassionate, evidence‑based care, patient advocacy, prevention of illness and injury, and collaboration across the continuum of care.

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.

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.