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Surgical scrub tech experience preferred. Certified scrub tech (CST) candidates preferred, but not required. Responsibilities: * OB Technician within the organizational structure of the Labor and ...

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Surgical scrub tech experience preferred. Certified scrub tech (CST) candidates preferred, but not required. Responsibilities: * OB Technician within the organizational structure of the Labor and ...

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How much do scrub jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for scrub in Virginia is $36.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.85 and $46.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a scrub?

A Scrub job typically refers to a healthcare position, often in surgical settings, where the individual assists surgeons and medical teams by maintaining a sterile environment, handling surgical instruments, and ensuring patient safety during procedures. Scrub techs or surgical technologists work alongside nurses and doctors to prepare operating rooms and support medical staff. They play a critical role in infection control and efficient surgical operations.

What does a scrub do in an operating room?

A typical day for a Scrub involves preparing the operating room, arranging surgical instruments and supplies, assisting the surgical team during procedures by passing instruments, and maintaining a sterile environment throughout operations. Scrubs actively anticipate the needs of surgeons, manage specimen handling, and help with post-operative cleanup and equipment restocking. They work closely with registered nurses, surgeons, and anesthesia providers to ensure smooth surgical workflows. The environment is fast-paced and team-oriented, requiring diligence, communication, and flexibility to adapt to the needs of each unique procedure.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a scrub?

To thrive as a Scrub (Surgical Technologist), you need in-depth knowledge of sterile techniques, surgical procedures, and human anatomy, usually attained through completion of an accredited surgical technology program and certification (such as CST). Familiarity with surgical instruments, sterilization equipment, and operating room protocols is essential. Attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to stay calm under pressure are key soft skills for success. These skills ensure patient safety, efficient surgery flow, and effective support to surgeons and operating room staff.

What cities in Virginia are hiring for Scrub jobs?

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Infographic showing various Scrub job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 59% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 18% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $75,470 per year, or $36.3 per hour.

Cardiothoracic Operating Room (Cardiac OR) Scrub Registered Nurse (RN)

Sentara Health

Norfolk, VA • On-site

$10K/mo

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

City/State
Norfolk, VA
Work Shift
First (Days)
Overview:
Sentara is hiring an experienced Cardiothoracic OR Scrub Registered Nurse (RN) at Norfolk General Heart Hospital, in Norfolk, Virginia.
Sign on Bonus up to *$30,000 sign on for cardiac-trained candidates.
Shift: Four ten-hour shifts 0700-1730, Monday-Friday, with rotating call
Overview
Cardiothoracic Operating Room Scrub Registered Nurse is responsible for maintaining a safe and sterile environment throughout the surgical procedure for the cardiothoracic patient. Responsibilities includemanaging surgical instruments, maintaining sterility and a sterile field, assisting the surgeon by providing necessary tools, performing surgical counts to ensure no instruments are left behind, and coordinating with the broader surgical team. Manages complex open heart and thoracic surgeries to include bypass surgery, valve replacement, aortic dissection repair, heart transplant, TAVR and open + minimally invasive thoracic cases. Responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the Cardiovascular Operating Room.
Experience
  • Minimum of 1 year clinical RN experience REQUIRED
  • Cardiothoracic experience STRONGLY PREFERRED
  • 2+ years of clinical RN experience STRONGLY PREFERRED
  • 1+ year scrub experience STRONGLY PREFERRED
  • 1+ year CVOR circulating experience STRONGLY PREFERRED

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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital , located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.
In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women's health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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