Registered Nurse (RN) - CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room) Main Hospital - Internal Traveler Prog

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.

Job Description Summary

• Join UVA Health's Main Operating Room Team

Are you ready to be part of a world-class healthcare institution dedicated to excellence? UVA Health, a Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system, invites you to explore exciting opportunities within our Main Operating Room (OR).

Position Overview

As a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) at UVA Health, you will provide specialized care for adult cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical patients. You will work alongside a dedicated team of surgeons and healthcare professionals in a state-of-the-art environment, supporting complex surgical procedures such as minimally invasive surgeries, endovascular procedures, heart and lung transplants, mechanical circulatory support, and advanced aortic surgeries.

Our CVOR is equipped with 6 state-of-the-art operating rooms, including 2 Hybrid ORs. You will have the opportunity to work with nationally recognized surgeons and be part of a dynamic and innovative team providing life-saving care for a diverse patient population, including pediatric and adult patients with congenital and cardiovascular conditions.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Traveler positions are :

Varies by assignment

The Internal Traveler Program is an opportunity to explore the boundless possibilities for nurses at UVA Health.

compensated competitively with other traveler positions,

available in a wide variety of clinical practice opportunities, and

are 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.

Please visit link https : / / hr.virginia.edu / uva-health-internal-traveler-program >

Minimum Requirements

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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending / stooping / traveling. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; 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.

Position Compensation Range : - Hourly

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.