Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room (OR)

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite childcare

Free parking and shuttle service

Recognition programs for nursing excellence

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA. This full-time role involves flexible scheduling and a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 for qualified candidates.

The ideal candidate will have scrub and circulator experience in an Operating Room and complete a PeriOp 101 program. The hospital offers amenities such as onsite childcare, parking, and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Completion of a PeriOp 101 program required.
• Registered nursing License is mandatory.
• Previous Operating Room experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical nursing care in the OR.
• Collaborate with surgeons and OR team.
• Participate in patient assessment and implement peri-operative care.

Skills

Scrub and circulator experience in an OR

Communication with patients and providers

Ability to manage complex cases

Education

Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing

Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) or MSN

Tools

ACLS certification

PALS certification

BLS certification

Job description

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room in Suffolk, VA. Full time rotating shift. This position will float between Obici and BelleHarbour locations. Ideal candidates will have completed a PeriOp 101 course or have experience in scrub or circulator roles in an Operating Room.

Call requirements vary, flexible scheduling.

Sign On Bonus of up to $15,000 for qualified candidates.

About the department

Sentara Obici Hospital is a recognized Primary Stroke Center and Magnet hospital, with an average of 5,000 cases per year. The 40‑person team supports seven operating rooms and performs a diverse range of procedures including general, ortho, podiatry, vascular, GYN, spine, and plastics, utilizing advanced systems like DaVinci robotic technology. The team, comprising RNs, surgical assistants, surgical technologists and OR techs, works across Obici and Bell Harbor hospitals, with opportunities to assist in Obstetrics as needed. The hospital values both new graduates and experienced professionals, offering amenities like free parking, shuttle service, and a supportive, collaborative environment.

Why Choose Sentara Obici Hospital

• Onsite childcare
• Free parking and shuttle service
• Recognition programs for nursing excellence
• Outstanding Transition to Practice and Nurse Residency programs to help you succeed!

The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible for performing a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care, teaching and health promotion, and evaluation) along with the standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence‑based practice, nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health) encompass the actions and foundation of professional nursing. The RN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas.

Education

• Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)
• Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) or MSN (preferred)

Certification/Licensure

• Registered nursing License (Required)
• ACLS required within 1 year of hire.
• PALS within 1 year of hire.
• BLS required within 90 days of hire

Experience

• Scrub and circulator experience in an OR required.
• Completion of a PeriOp 101 program required.
• Previous Operating Room Experience required.
• Manages complex cases in fast‑paced environments.
• Communication with patients and providers.

Key Responsibilities

Provide surgical nursing care in the operating room setting, participate in patient assessment, plan and implement peri‑operative care, collaborate with surgeons and the OR team, and ensure patient safety and quality outcomes.