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VHC Health

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Arlington, VA · On-site

$44.20 - $73.85/hr

Position Title Registered Nurse, Operating Room Summary The main VHC Health Operating Room ... Across all levels, the registered professional nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect ...

Cynet Systems, Inc.

Operating Room RN

Culpeper, VA · On-site

From Contingent Workforce Management Solutions- Direct Hire (Full Time/ Permanent), Contract ... OR(Operating Room) Nurse Location: Culpeper, VA Terms: Contract Job Details: * OR RN, 13 weeks ...

LeaderStat

Travel Operating Room RN

Winchester, VA · On-site

Weekly Pay & Direct Deposit * W2 Employee Status * 401(k) Retirement Plan * Medical, Dental and ... Operating Room - Registered Nurse About LeaderStat LeaderStat is a National staffing, recruiting ...

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Inova

Operating Room Nurse - Oakville ASC

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$39.75 - $54.25/hr

The Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse delivers expert and compassionate clinical care and ... Collect, label, and handle specimens as directed by the surgeon, maintaining sterility and adhering ...

VHC Health

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Arlington, VA · On-site

$44.20 - $73.85/hr

Overview The main VHC Health Operating Room Department currently has 19 operating room suites ... Across all levels, the registered professional nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect ...

VHC Health

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Arlington, VA · On-site

$44.20 - $73.85/hr

Overview The main VHC Health Operating Room Department currently has 19 operating room suites ... Across all levels, the registered professional nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Operating Room Director, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Operating Room Director, you need expertise in surgical procedures, healthcare management, and a relevant clinical degree such as RN or surgical technologist certification, often accompanied by leadership experience. Familiarity with hospital information systems, surgical scheduling software, and regulatory compliance standards is critical. Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills enable successful team management and efficient coordination of surgical services. These skills ensure patient safety, operational efficiency, and high-quality outcomes in a complex surgical environment.

What are some common challenges faced by an Operating Room Director and how can they be addressed?

Operating Room Directors often face challenges such as managing staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage, coordinating between surgeons, nurses, and support staff, and maintaining high standards for patient safety and infection control. Balancing administrative duties with clinical oversight can be demanding, especially during periods of high surgical volume or unexpected emergencies. Effective communication, strong organizational skills, and proactive problem-solving are essential for addressing these challenges and ensuring smooth, efficient OR operations.

What does an Operating Room Director do?

An Operating Room Director is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and management of the surgical services department in a hospital or healthcare facility. This role includes supervising staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, managing budgets, and coordinating surgical schedules to optimize patient care and safety. The Operating Room Director also implements policies and procedures, collaborates with surgeons and other healthcare professionals, and works to improve operational efficiency. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills are essential for this position.

What is the difference between Operating Room Director vs Surgical Services Manager?

AspectOperating Room DirectorSurgical Services Manager
CredentialsRN, BSN, or higher; management experienceRN, BSN, or related healthcare management background
Work EnvironmentHospital OR departments, overseeing surgical operationsHospital surgical units, managing staff and procedures
ResponsibilitiesStrategic planning, policy development, staff oversightScheduling, resource management, staff coordination

The Operating Room Director typically holds a higher-level leadership role with strategic responsibilities, while the Surgical Services Manager focuses more on daily operations and staff management within surgical units. Both roles require healthcare credentials and experience in surgical environments, but the Director often has broader administrative duties.

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Infographic showing various Operating Room Director job openings in Virginia as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.
Registered Nurse (RN) Women's Operating Room

Registered Nurse (RN) Women's Operating Room

Inova Health System

Fairfax, VA • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Inova Fairfax Medical's Women's Operating Room is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN to join our team. Eligible Nurses will qualify for sign on & relocation bonuses.

Work Schedule: Full time Day Shift: offering 10hr or 12hr shifts

Scheduled shifts are Monday - Friday with minimal call requirements to cover weekday nights, weekends, and Inova observed Holidays.

The Women's Operating Room (Women's OR) has eight fully functional, state of the art operating rooms that provide care to patients scheduled for General Gynecology, Gynecological Oncology, Urological Gynecology, and Robotic procedures. Other surgical specialties patients may be scheduled for, in conjunction with Gyn surgery, include Urology, General, Colorectal, and Plastics. Each operating room is similarly equipped so that any surgical procedure can be performed in any room. The patient acuity cared for in the Women's OR consists of ambulatory, same day admission, and in-patient cases, but patients may also come from the Emergency Room, outside facilities, and directly from home or physician's offices.

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is proud to have achieved many respected accolades, to include:

  • Nurse Journal's Best Hospital for Nurses

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) awarded Magnet designation,

  • Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade "A" since 2018 and among the top 10 Major Teaching Hospitals

    • Learn more about our accolades here: https://www.inova.org/locations/inova-fairfax-medical-campus/awards-and-recognition

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.

Operating Room Registered Nurse Responsibilities:

  • Performs comprehensive patient health assessments by interpreting multiple, sometimes conflicting, data sets and synthesizing their interrelationships.

  • Formulates individualized plans of care based upon assessment findings and interpreting trends in patient populations to achieve best practice.

  • Supports and empowers patients and families as they progress through the healthcare continuum from health promotion to end of life decisions.

  • Advocates for patients' rights from the patient/family perspective and provides counsel and acts as a resource to resolve issues.

  • Anticipates ethical, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients/families and assists staff in assessing patients' learning needs.

Operating Room Registered Nurse Requirements:

  • Experience: Requires a minimum of 1 year of direct Operating Room (OR) experience as a Registered Nurse.

  • Preferred Experience: Multi-specialty trained Operating Room nurse & AORN's Periop 101 curriculum completion

  • Education: BSN or ADN from an accredited school of nursing. If RN has an Associate's Degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 5 years of start date.

  • License: Must be licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse.

  • Certification: Basic Life Support with American Heart Association.

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