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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Overview

Open roles101+
Top employerSentara
Top cityRichmond, VA
Cities hiring31
Work type91% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room (OR) - Contract - Days
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Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room (OR) - Contract - Days
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Richmond, Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$53.94 - $63.51/hr
1,001-5,000

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Scrub Tech | Operating Room (OR) - Contract - Days
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Scrub Tech | Operating Room (OR) - Contract - Days
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Richmond, Virginia
Allied Health
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
$43.4 - $51.1/hr
1,001-5,000

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Certified Surgical Technician (CST) | Operating Room (OR) - Contract - Days
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Certified Surgical Technician (CST) | Operating Room (OR) - Contract - Days
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Dulles, Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$43.4 - $51.1/hr
1,001-5,000

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Sentara
Registered Nurse - Resource Pool - Operating Room (OR) - Flexi
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Registered Nurse - Resource Pool - Operating Room (OR) - Flexi
Sentara
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
10,000+

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US Department of Veterans Affairs
Registered Nurse-Operating Room
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US Department of Veterans Affairs
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Registered Nurse-Operating Room
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Salem, Virginia
Business Operations
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$74k - $150k/yr
On-Site
Doctoral degree
10,000+

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Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Richmond
17 jobs
Suffolk
8 jobs
Falls Church
8 jobs
Lynchburg
6 jobs
Virginia Beach
6 jobs
Charlottesville
6 jobs
Fredericksburg
5 jobs
Roanoke
4 jobs
Haymarket
4 jobs

Registered Nurse Operating Room Job Market in Virginia

A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Sentara
    Sentara10
  • Bon Secours
    Bon Secours10
  • Inova Health System
    Inova Health System9
  • HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
    HealthTrust Workforce Solutions8
  • University of Virginia
    University of Virginia7

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 Sentara, Bon Secours, and Inova Health System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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, Suffolk, and Falls Church. 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 9% of registered nurse operating room openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 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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