RN - HOSPITAL SURGERY

Sovah Health - Danville; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligibility

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Sovah Health - Danville is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room on a day shift from 11 AM to 7 PM. The role includes circulating and assisting across orthopedic, general, OB/GYN, urology, ENT, spine, and pulmonary procedures using advanced robotic systems, with mentorship and a strong team approach.

Active Virginia RN license and OR RN experience are required; an associate degree is mandatory with a bachelor’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Virginia RN license (single-state) or compact license.
• Associate's degree in nursing is required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support required.
• Previous OR RN experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs plan of care interventions including medication administration and clinical treatments.
• Documents patient care provided.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team and family.
• Prepares, positions, and transports patients for procedures.
• Prepares surgical and endoscopy suites with solutions and supplies; validates scope reprocessing.
• Assesses and cares for patients through perioperative process including pre- and post-procedure care.
• Operates specialized equipment and maintains a safe environment.
• Coordinates transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial needs across disciplines.
• Provides patient and family education appropriate to age and culture throughout perioperative process.
• Assists patients with daily living activities including hygiene, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Skills

RN license (Virginia)

BLS certification

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Registered Nurse - Operating Room - 11AM - 7PM$20,000 sign on bonus eligibilitySchedule

• Monday-Friday, typically 8-hour shifts - 11 AM to 7 PM
• Rotating call schedule
• Schedule subject to change based on department and patient care needs

Hourly Range: $31.49 - $42.51 per hour

Your experience mattersSovah Danville is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you are embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.More about our team

Our 10-room surgical suite supports a wide range of specialties with 17 surgeons utilizing block time. Nurses have the opportunity to circulate and assist in procedures across:

• Orthopedics
• General Surgery
• OB/GYN
• Urology
• ENT
• Spine
• Pulmonary

We are proud to utilize advanced technology, including Mako and da Vinci robotic systems, reflecting our commitment to best practices and a patient-first approach. With many nurses on the unit having 15+ years of experience, mentorship and hands-on training are readily available. Our strong multidisciplinary teamwork sets us apart, with a shared goal of delivering safe, high-quality, compassionate care close to home.

How you will contribute

A Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role:

• Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.
• Documents patient care provided.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Prepares, positions, and transports patients for procedures.
• Prepares surgical and endoscopy suites with solutions, scopes, equipment, and supplies. Validates proper reprocessing of scopes for every procedure.
• Assesses and cares for patients throughout the perioperative process, including pre-procedure and post-procedure care.
• Operates specialized equipment and maintains a safe environment.
• Accounts for use of supplies during surgical/endoscopy procedures.
• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support needs.
• Provides patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances throughout the perioperative process.
• Assists patients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well‑being of the patient.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage, tailored benefit options for part‑time and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Applicants should have an active Virginia RN license (single-state) or compact license. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins. Associate's degree in nursing required. Additional requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support
• Previous OR RN experience required

More about Sovah Danville

Sovah Health - Danville is a 250-bed academic acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Danville community for over 120 years. We are proud to be recognized by the American College of Cardiology (Chest Pain Center & Heart Failure), American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer and Member of the Duke Heart Network and Duke Telestroke Network.

EEOC Statement

Sovah Danville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sovah Danville is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.