Registered Nurse; RN - Surgical Care Riverside Operating Room; OR), Internal Traveler Program

At UVA Health we recognize nurses as the heart of healthcare. Here, nurses are a part of a community of medical practitioners, faculty, students, and amazing team members who together exercise ingenuity, develop self‑governance tools and push the boundaries of knowledge in the service to the common good. UVA Health nurses work in all areas of medicine, side‑by‑side with the nation’s leading clinicians and are part of a professional nursing community that is actively involved in transforming health and inspiring hope for all Virginians and beyond.

UVA Health Outpatient Surgery Center is a twelve OR facility that serves a wide variety of patients. Services include Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Neuro/Pain, Urology, GYN, Plastics, ENT, Eyes, General and Robotics. Our staffing hours are Monday through Friday from 0700‑1730. Our culture is one of teamwork, caring and learning.

The Internal Traveler Program is an opportunity for healthcare professionals to explore the boundless possibilities at UVA Health. Qualified registered nurses who wish to work with an energetic and collaborative team in multiple surgical services are encouraged to apply. Travelers operating in the OR must have extensive experience circulating and scrubbing in multiple surgical services, and must be proactive, dependable problem‑solvers.

• Compensated competitively with other traveler positions.
• Available in a wide variety of clinical practice opportunities.
• Offered in 13‑week blocks, which may be renewed up to a maximum of 39 weeks.
• One‑time $2,500.00 incentive pay with first 13‑week assignment.
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Education:

Graduate of an accredited nursing program required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.

Experience:

Varies.

Licensure:
Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping/traveling. Proficient in communicative, auditory and visual skills; attention to detail; ability to write legibly; and ability to lift/push/pull > 100lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, vibrations, humidity, cold, heat, noise, outdoor climate, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The starting base rate for this role is $64.00 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate’s qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

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 the 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.