Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Surgery Center - Maryview Medical Center

Bon Secours

Portsmouth, Virginia

Eligibility: Operating Room (OR)PerioperativeSurgical

Posted Jul 31 · New grads welcomed · reported

Unit and setting: OR
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

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Against similar roles: In range for Virginia staff rolesVirginia staff postings that state pay run $31/hr to $59/hr, the middle half $40/hr to $51/hr, across 1,223 postings.

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Prescription drug insurance
Health savings account
Dental insurance
Referral program
Flexible spending account
403(b) with employer contributions

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Short and long-term disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
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Parental leave
FMLA leave
Life insurance
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Mental health resources
Backup care for children and elders
Professional development and continuing education support
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses

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The Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, determining the priority of the patient's problems and needs, implementing clinical nursing interventions to acute, critical patients that require intensive medical care, developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes, and ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment. Essential functions include collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team, conducting initial and ongoing patient assessment, observing the surgery and surgical team, managing nursing care of the patient within the OR, and providing pre-op, intra-op, and post-op care including assessment and discharge instructions.

What's around it?

In Portsmouth, VA

Portsmouth, VAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $1,300/mo
Household income: $60,491/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Portsmouth, VA

NeighborhoodsNurses working in the area often look first at Park View, which sits directly adjacent to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and offers historic homes alongside newer construction. Olde Towne provides walkable, historic brick-lined streets with river views, condos, and 18th- and 19th-century houses, commanding a premium for its waterfront location and amenities. More suburban residential options include Churchland to the west, known for shopping hubs and mid-century single-family homes, and Shea Terrace, which residents favor for its quiet streets close to downtown. Budget-conscious buyers and renters frequently explore Port Norfolk, Waterview, and early-20th-century planned communities like Cradock and Cavalier Manor.

Nurses working in the area often look first at Park View, which sits directly adjacent to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and offers historic homes alongside newer construction. Olde Towne provides walkable, historic brick-lined streets with river views, condos, and 18th- and 19th-century houses, commanding a premium for its waterfront location and amenities.

More suburban residential options include Churchland to the west, known for shopping hubs and mid-century single-family homes, and Shea Terrace, which residents favor for its quiet streets close to downtown. Budget-conscious buyers and renters frequently explore Port Norfolk, Waterview, and early-20th-century planned communities like Cradock and Cavalier Manor.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: covacollectiverealty.com Source 2: chriscastlerealty.com Source 3: realtorjedwards.com Source 4: reddit.com

Getting aroundPortsmouth offers an exceptionally short commute for healthcare workers based at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, particularly those living in Park View, Olde Towne, or Shea Terrace who can reach the facility in minutes. Average citywide commute times range between 21 and 23 minutes, with convenient highway corridors connecting to neighboring Norfolk, Chesapeake, and regional medical facilities. Residents crossing the Elizabeth River into Norfolk can utilize vehicular tunnels or the pedestrian passenger ferry running directly from Olde Towne.

Portsmouth offers an exceptionally short commute for healthcare workers based at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, particularly those living in Park View, Olde Towne, or Shea Terrace who can reach the facility in minutes. Average citywide commute times range between 21 and 23 minutes, with convenient highway corridors connecting to neighboring Norfolk, Chesapeake, and regional medical facilities.

Residents crossing the Elizabeth River into Norfolk can utilize vehicular tunnels or the pedestrian passenger ferry running directly from Olde Towne.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: covacollectiverealty.com Source 2: chriscastlerealty.com Source 3: realestate.usnews.com Source 4: realtorjedwards.com

OutdoorsOutdoor life revolves around the Elizabeth River and its connecting waterways, highlighted by a scenic waterfront boardwalk in Olde Towne that accommodates evening strolls and sunset views. Water sports and boating access are supported by the Portsmouth Boating Center in Park View and the Tidewater Yacht Marina on Craford Bay. Port Norfolk features a dedicated waterfront park at its northern tip, while oceanfront beaches in Virginia Beach are approximately a 30-minute drive away for day trips.

Outdoor life revolves around the Elizabeth River and its connecting waterways, highlighted by a scenic waterfront boardwalk in Olde Towne that accommodates evening strolls and sunset views. Water sports and boating access are supported by the Portsmouth Boating Center in Park View and the Tidewater Yacht Marina on Craford Bay.

Port Norfolk features a dedicated waterfront park at its northern tip, while oceanfront beaches in Virginia Beach are approximately a 30-minute drive away for day trips.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: oldetowneportsmouth.com Source 2: covacollectiverealty.com Source 3: krismariawanders.com Source 4: facebook.com

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Living in Portsmouth

Portsmouth offers healthcare professionals an authentic maritime setting defined by centuries of naval heritage, walkable waterfront districts, and distinct affordability compared to neighboring coastal cities. For nurses taking positions at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, living in adjacent Park View, historic Olde Towne, or nearby Shea Terrace translates to a commute measured in mere minutes rather than highway traffic. Off-shift hours can be spent dining on the waterfront at Fish & Slips Marina Raw Bar & Grill, catching dinner and a movie at the restored 1945 Art Deco Commodore Theatre, or taking the pedestrian ferry across the Elizabeth River into downtown Norfolk. Weekend day trips to Virginia Beach oceanfront take roughly 30 minutes by car. However, relocating nurses must navigate significant block-by-block variance across the city. While Olde Towne showcases beautifully preserved Victorian and Federal homes and Churchland offers quiet suburban cul-de-sacs, other pockets struggle with aging infrastructure and mixed community reviews. Taking time to scout individual streets allows newcomers to secure character-rich, accessible housing while keeping daily hospital commutes minimal.

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Sources

As of 2026Source 1: covacollectiverealty.com Source 2: chriscastlerealty.com Source 3: realtorjedwards.com Source 4: oldetowneportsmouth.com Source 5: krismariawanders.com

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Portsmouth, VAFrom Census ACS 2024.