Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room (OR) - Harbour View Medical Center
Suffolk, Virginia
Posted Sep 3
- Shift
- Days
- Hours a week
- 40
- Unit
- OR
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days · 40 hours
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Sign-on bonus
- $20,000
The median for nursing in Virginia is $36/hr, across 390 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
*Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus Available*
Full time - 40 - Days
Bon Secours
About Us
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As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room (OR) – Harbour View Medical Center
Job
Summary
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
- Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment
Essential Functions
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
- Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessment
- Observes the surgery and surgical team from a broad perspective and assists the team to create and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the patient
- Responsible for managing the nursing care of the patient within the OR and coordinating the needs of the surgical team with other care providers
- Provides pre-op, intra-op, and post-op care, including assessment and discharge instructions
- Other duties as assigned
Education
- Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing
Certifications
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- BLS Basic Life Support, ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support or PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS and/or PALS may be required within 6 months based on specific surgical department requirements)
- CNOR Certified Perioperative Nurse (preferred, not required)
- SGNA Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (preferred, not required)
Experience
- Two years of RN experience in Critical Care Department (preferred, not required)
- Completion of OR internship program (preferred, not required)
Training
- Successful completion of Peri-op 101 (preferred, not required)
- Range
- Minimum: $34.33
- Maximum: $54.93
As a Bon Secours associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What we offer
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
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Requirements
- RN
Benefits
- Prescription drug insurance
- Health savings account
- Dental insurance
- Referral program
- Flexible spending account
- 403(b)
- Disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Place
- City
- Suffolk, Virginia
- Rent against this pay
- 20% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $92,666/yr
- State price level
- 1% above the national average
$1,563 median rent against $7,800 a month at $45/hr for 40 hours a week, before tax.
all local households, not nurse pay
Virginia index 101.1, where 100 is the national average.
Suffolk sits in southeastern Virginia, blending rural charm with growing suburban convenience. Nurses relocating here find a quieter pace within reach of Norfolk and Hampton Roads healthcare hubs. The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge offers paddling and trails, while downtown Suffolk delivers local shops and restaurants. A practical home base for RNs seeking space and affordability near the coast.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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About the employer
Bon Secours Mercy Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Bon Secours Health System and Mercy Health. The organization serves communities across multiple states through an integrated network…
On your path
Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.
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- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?