Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Position Title

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Job Description Summary

The VHC Health Main Operating Room currently features 16 operating suites, with expansion plans underway to increase capacity to 18 operating rooms by December 2026. Our team provides comprehensive surgical care to patients of all ages across a broad spectrum of specialties.

As a Level II Trauma Center, the Main Operating Room supports some of the region’s most advanced and complex surgical procedures, including Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedics, Joint Replacement and Sports Medicine, Vascular Surgery, General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Breast Health and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, Urology, Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery, Otolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Robotic Surgery, and Trauma Surgery.

In close collaboration with the VHC Health Physician Group, our multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering exceptional patient care and outstanding surgical outcomes. What sets our department apart is our culture of teamwork, support, and professional growth. Our leadership team and staff work collaboratively to foster an environment that values excellence, innovation, and work-life balance.

The Operating Room is dedicated to advancing surgical care through the adoption of cutting-edge technology and evidence-based practices. This commitment is demonstrated through our nationally recognized Robotic Surgery Program, designated as a Center of Excellence, as well as advanced technologies including the Aquablation Robotic System for urologic procedures, the Mazor Robotic Guidance System for spine surgery, and state-of-the-art navigation platforms supporting otolaryngology and neurosurgical procedures.

Together, these resources and partnerships enable our team to provide safe, innovative, and patient-centered surgical care while shaping the future of perioperative services in our community.

Located in Arlington, Virginia, VHC Health is a 548-bed, independent, not-for-profit health system and nationally recognized teaching hospital. We have proudly served the Washington, DC metropolitan community for more than 75 years. Consistently ranked among the top hospitals in Virginia and the region, VHC Health has earned recognition as a 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Employer and a 2025 Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. We also hold the prestigious Magnet® designation for nursing excellence. As a Level II Trauma Center, we are committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care when it matters most.

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

Across all levels, the registered professional nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of their assigned patients. The RN is also responsible for the supervision of assigned personnel. The position requires knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of nursing care. Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations, along with management and supervisory skills are inherent in the position. The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential. The primary method to express or exchange ideas is through the spoken word. Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required for this position.

Education:

Bachelor's in Nursing Required

Experience:

One year of Nursing/Patient Care in an acute care setting is required

Certification/Licensure:

Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required or,

Compact State Licensure in Nursing required

BLS certification required

Registered Nurses on designated units are required to maintain certain certifications. New to practice area nurses or new graduates have 1 year to complete the specialty requirements below.

ACLS: ED, ICU, CVICU, Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiopulmonary Rehab, Bronch Suite, Interventional Radiology, Radiology Safety Nurses, Step down Units (3A, 3B, 4B), 6A, 6B, 7A,  Labor and Delivery, Hemodialysis, Respiratory Therapy, Float pool, GI Unit, and PACU

PALS: PACU: Pediatric Nurses, ED

NRP: NICU, Mother Baby, Labor and Delivery

De-escalation training: BHU, ED

Per policy ACLS or PALS cards stand as showing competence in BLS Skills per American Heart Association Guidelines. If an employee holds current ACLS or PALS certification, this meets the requirement for BLS in their job description. They do not need to also carry a separate BLS certification.

Additional Job Description

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities. In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families. VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions. The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law. VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.

Compensation: 44.2 to 73.85 (USD)