Registered Nurse II - Operating Room

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is hiring an Experienced OR Nurse for the Operating Room.

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center - Woodbridge, VA

Full Time & Day shift

License and Certification

• Virginia or Compact Multi‑State License in good standing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire

Education

• RN-Associate’s Degree
• RN-Bachelor’s Degree
• RN-Diploma
• RN-Master’s Degree

Experience

• 1 year of operating room, circulating, surgery experience required

Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse with Sentara, you will excel in your career by performing responsibilities such as assessing/admitting patients, rounding checks, administering medications, communicating with family members, and managing overall patient care. Teamwork is integral to ensure the best care for our patients.

About the Department

Rapidly growing Level 3 Trauma Center Operating Room is looking to support the community needs.

PERIOP 101

Target applicant: 15‑week long Operating Room (OR) Internship for new graduate nurses, experienced nurses wishing to change specialties, or foreign OR nurses transitioning to OR nursing in the US.

Program Includes

• Formal delivery of fundamental perioperative concepts and standards
• Policy review and case study review
• Hands‑on experience in the Operating Room with a trained nurse preceptor
• Opportunity to share experiences and network with peers in a safe, protected environment
• Exposure to evidence‑based practice guidelines as recommended by AORN (Association of periOperative Registered Nurses)

Program Benefits

• Receive expert knowledge and advice before clinical setting
• Gain clinical experience at a hiring hospital
• Transition into a competent Operating Room nurse at the novice level
• Improved critical thinking and communication skills
• Increased job satisfaction and professional commitment
• Receive ongoing mentorship throughout your career