Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room (OR) Surgical Care Riverside

UVA Health; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability - long/short term

Retirement Savings

Job summary

UVA Health in Charlottesville seeks an experienced OR RN to provide perioperative nursing care in a specialized ambulatory setting. You will perform both scrub and circulating duties, supporting a high-volume ophthalmology-focused surgical schedule with teamwork and clinical focus.

The role offers four 10-hour shifts (6:45 AM–5:15 PM), free onsite parking, and a chance to practice in a standalone center near UVA Health’s main campus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• BSN required within 5 years of hire.
• Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in Virginia; BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative care in ambulatory surgery settings.
• Perform scrub and circulating duties across procedures.
• Support a high-volume surgical workflow with emphasis on ophthalmology.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative team.
• Prepare rooms, ensure patient readiness, maintain sterile technique, and support turnover.
• Work in a 4-OR, 1-procedure-room center with efficient scheduling.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Scrub and circulating

Ophthalmology

Team collaboration

BLS certification

Education

BSN with 5-year window

Job description

Bring your perioperative expertise to a highly specialized outpatient surgical environment where precision, efficiency, and teamwork shape every case. At Surgical Care Riverside, Operating Room nurses play a central role in delivering safe, high-quality surgical care in a setting built for focused workflows and strong work-life balance.

This is an opportunity for an RN who enjoys the pace of the OR, values procedural excellence, and wants a role with consistent weekday hours, no nights, no call, no weekends, and no holidays. You will support a high-efficiency surgical team in a standalone facility just a few miles from UVA Health’s main hospital, with a case mix heavily focused on ophthalmology and additional exposure to multiple surgical specialties.

The Role

As an OR RN at Surgical Care Riverside, you will provide perioperative nursing care in an ambulatory surgical setting where collaboration, preparation, and clinical focus matter. Nurses in this role perform both scrub and circulating responsibilities, giving experienced perioperative clinicians the opportunity to stay hands-on across the full surgical workflow.

This role is especially appealing for nurses who enjoy efficient ambulatory surgery, thrive in a coordinated team environment, and want a schedule that supports life outside the hospital. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts per week, 6:45 AM to 5:15 PM, with free onsite parking and a convenient Charlottesville location.

In An Average Day, You Can Expect To

• Provide safe, efficient perioperative care in a standalone surgery center environment
• Perform both scrub and circulate functions across scheduled procedures
• Support a high-volume surgical workflow with a strong focus on ophthalmology procedures
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and perioperative teammates
• Prepare rooms, support patient readiness, maintain sterile technique, and contribute to efficient turnover
• Work within a compact surgical setting that includes 4 operating rooms and 1 procedure room
• Build expertise in ophthalmology while staying connected to a broader procedural skill set through additional surgical services

Why UVA Health

UVA Health offers the strength of an academic health system with the focused feel of a specialized outpatient surgical site. In this role, you can practice perioperative nursing in a setting where your OR skills are visible, valued, and directly connected to the patient experience.

At Surgical Care Riverside, the appeal is clear: specialized surgical care, efficient workflows, strong team collaboration, and a predictable schedule. For an experienced OR nurse, this is a chance to step into a role that combines technical skill with quality of life.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

• Approximately 80% ophthalmology case volume, ideal for nurses interested in building deep expertise in eye surgery
• No nights, no call, no weekends, and no holidays, offering rare predictability in perioperative nursing
• Scrub and circulate practice model, keeping nurses clinically engaged across the surgical process
• Cross-training opportunities across additional specialties including general surgery, GYN, urology, plastics, and orthopedics
• Standalone ambulatory surgery center environment located a few miles from the main hospital
• Fast-paced, short-case procedural workflow for nurses who enjoy rhythm, readiness, and teamwork
• Free onsite parking and a convenient Charlottesville location
• Access to UVA Health’s broader nursing culture, including Magnet-recognized nursing excellence, professional governance, clinical career growth, nursing research, quality improvement, and recognition programs

As part of UVA Health, you join an integrated academic health system connected to a world‑class academic medical center, advanced specialty care, education, research, and a mission to transform health and inspire hope for patients across Virginia and beyond. For perioperative nurses, that means the ability to practice in a focused outpatient OR while still being part of something larger: a health system grounded in clinical excellence, innovation, and professional growth.

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Why People Love Living in Charlottesville

Charlottesville offers a rare blend of career opportunity and livability, making it an attractive home base for healthcare professionals and their families. With access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, local wineries, historic neighborhoods, a vibrant food scene, arts and culture, and the energy of a major university community, Charlottesville makes it easier to build a life outside of work. For clinicians seeking balance, the area offers outdoor recreation, walkable destinations, strong community connections, and the kind of pace that supports both professional growth and personal well‑being.

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.

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.