Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in Virginia
Registered Nurse Operating Room jobs in Virginia are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated across major health systems, academic medical centers, and ambulatory surgery centers serving a large and growing population. Most hiring activity centers on Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Hampton Roads, where employers such as Inova Health System, VCU Health, and Sentara Healthcare maintain active perioperative programs at every experience level from new graduate to seasoned scrub-in specialist. The most sought-after sub-specialties in Virginia operating rooms include cardiac surgery, orthopedics, and trauma. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Inova Loudoun Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Fellow to join our Operating Room team full-time. This position is ideal for Experienced Nurses looking to change specialties. Eligible Nurses will qualify for sign-on & relocation bonuses.
*We are currently hiring for the Spring 2027 cohort which begins on March 1st
*Required to go through & complete the OR Fellowship upon start.
Work Schedule: Full time, Day Shift
The Perioperative Services Team at Inova Loudoun Hospital supports 8 state-of-the-art operating suites, two special procedure rooms, and the latest technology in minimally invasive robotic surgery: the robotic-assisted daVinci® Surgical System and MAKOplasty® Total Hip and Knee. In addition to our regularly scheduled surgeries, our surgery department is staffed for emergency surgery, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our facility features 16 private Pre-Op rooms and 14 PACU bays where our patients are prepared for surgery and recover post operatively. We are a growing community hospital offering surgical services in: Trauma, General, Breast, Colon-Rectal, Gynecology, Urology, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Neurosurgery, ENT, Vascular, Thoracic, Maxillofacial and Plastic.
Hospital awards and recognitions include:
- Magnet recognized for the fourth consecutive term
- Joint Commission Center of Excellence for hip, knee, and spinal surgery
- Leap Frog awarded Grade A for hospital safety since 2012!
- CMS 5-Star Award recipient
Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits:
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Mental Health Support : offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
- Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide knowledgeable and caring clinical practice and care coordination through an understanding of patient, family, nurse, and healthcare delivery team
- Conduct all patient care in a patient and family-centered manner
- Use an integrated approach toward patient outcomes
- Utilize standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery Attends and participates in all learning sessions assigned for successful completion of the Registered Nurse (RN) Fellowship
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Minimum Required Qualifications:
- 1year of Registered Nurse clinical experience
- Bachelor's Degree Nursing or Associate's Degree from an accredited school of nursing. If RN has an Associates Degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 5 years of start date
- Must be RN licensed, or eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia as an RN Basic Life Support with American Heart Association
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least 1year of Acute or Critical Care Registered Nurse experience
Inova Loudoun Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Fellow to join our Operating Room team full-time. This position is ideal for Experienced Nurses looking to change specialties. Eligible Nurses will qualify for sign-on & relocation bonuses.
*We are currently hiring for the Spring 2027 cohort which begins on March 1st
*Required to go through & complete the OR Fellowship upon start.
Work Schedule: Full time, Day Shift
The Perioperative Services Team at Inova Loudoun Hospital supports 8 state-of-the-art operating suites, two special procedure rooms, and the latest technology in minimally invasive robotic surgery: the robotic-assisted daVinci® Surgical System and MAKOplasty® Total Hip and Knee. In addition to our regularly scheduled surgeries, our surgery department is staffed for emergency surgery, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our facility features 16 private Pre-Op rooms and 14 PACU bays where our patients are prepared for surgery and recover post operatively. We are a growing community hospital offering surgical services in: Trauma, General, Breast, Colon-Rectal, Gynecology, Urology, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Neurosurgery, ENT, Vascular, Thoracic, Maxillofacial and Plastic.
Hospital awards and recognitions include:
- Magnet recognized for the fourth consecutive term
- Joint Commission Center of Excellence for hip, knee, and spinal surgery
- Leap Frog awarded Grade A for hospital safety since 2012!
- CMS 5-Star Award recipient
Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits:
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Mental Health Support : offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
- Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide knowledgeable and caring clinical practice and care coordination through an understanding of patient, family, nurse, and healthcare delivery team
- Conduct all patient care in a patient and family-centered manner
- Use an integrated approach toward patient outcomes
- Utilize standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery Attends and participates in all learning sessions assigned for successful completion of the Registered Nurse (RN) Fellowship
-
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- 1year of Registered Nurse clinical experience
- Bachelor's Degree Nursing or Associate's Degree from an accredited school of nursing. If RN has an Associates Degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 5 years of start date
- Must be RN licensed, or eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia as an RN Basic Life Support with American Heart Association
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least 1year of Acute or Critical Care Registered Nurse experience
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Who's Hiring
- Bon Secours11
- Inova Health System10
- Mary Washington Healthcare10
- HealthTrust Workforce Solutions10
- Sentara8
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in registered nurse operating room jobs across Virginia.
- Active Registered Nurse license issued or recognized by the Virginia Board of Nursing
- Current BLS and ACLS certification required at time of hire
- CNOR certification preferred or required for experienced perioperative candidates
- Minimum one to two years of recent operating room or perioperative nursing experience
- Ability to scrub and circulate across multiple surgical service lines
- Completion of an accredited nursing program with a BSN preferred by major Virginia health systems
Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a registered nurse operating room in Virginia?
You become a registered nurse operating room in Virginia by first earning an accredited nursing degree, passing the NCLEX-RN, and obtaining licensure through the Virginia Board of Nursing. Virginia participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so compact-state license holders may work without a separate Virginia license. From there, perioperative-specific training, either through an employer-sponsored OR internship or a dedicated perioperative nursing program, prepares you for the scrub and circulator roles central to the role.
How much do registered nurse operating rooms make in Virginia?
Registered nurse operating rooms in Virginia earn a median of about $93,600 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $67,830 for the lowest 10% to over $125,580 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire registered nurse operating rooms in Virginia?
Employers hiring registered nurse operating rooms in Virginia right now include Bon Secours, Inova Health System, and Mary Washington Healthcare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Virginia's concentration of large nonprofit health systems and military-affiliated medical centers means perioperative openings appear across both urban medical campuses and community hospital outpatient surgery settings throughout the state.
Which Virginia cities have the most registered nurse operating room jobs?
The Virginia cities with the most registered nurse operating room openings are Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Alexandria. Northern Virginia and Richmond drive the highest volume because flagship academic medical centers and large integrated health systems headquartered there run multiple high-acuity operating suites, while Hampton Roads openings reflect both the Sentara network and substantial demand tied to military treatment facilities serving the region.
Are there remote registered nurse operating room jobs in Virginia?
Yes, but they're rare. Registered nurse operating room work is inherently hands-on and performed at the sterile field, so the vast majority of positions require in-person presence in a surgical suite. About 0% of registered nurse operating room openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those exceptions are almost exclusively in perioperative telehealth consultation, OR scheduling coordination, or clinical education roles.
How can I get hired as a registered nurse operating room in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to a new-graduate perioperative residency or OR internship program, several of which are offered by Inova Health System, VCU Health, and Sentara Healthcare specifically to license-holding nurses without prior OR experience. These structured programs provide scrub and circulator training over several months. Nurses transitioning from med-surg, critical care, or procedural units hold a strong advantage, and earning your CNOR eligibility or completing a perioperative nursing course before applying strengthens any application considerably.
Where can I find and apply to registered nurse operating room jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to registered nurse operating room jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across health systems, surgery centers, and specialty practices. Find roles that fit your experience level and location and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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