Registered Nurse (RN) - Endoscopy

Deliver highly specialized procedural care in a fast-paced endoscopy environment where every patient interaction directly impacts outcomes, safety, and experience. This role brings together technical skill, clinical judgment, and collaboration across a high-functioning multidisciplinary team.

As a Registered Nurse in Endoscopy at UVA Health, you will practice at the intersection of procedural care and patient-centered nursing. Working across both outpatient and hospital-based settings, you will develop advanced assessment skills while contributing to a high-throughput, team-driven clinical environment designed for growth and variety.

The Role:

This is a dynamic, procedural nursing role where no two days are the same. You will rotate between key areas of the endoscopy workflow, balancing hands-on procedural support with pre- and post-care responsibilities in a high-acuity, high-efficiency environment.

On a typical day, you can expect to move fluidly across the care continuum, including:

• Supporting procedures in the endoscopy suite, including:

  • Preparing and stocking procedural rooms

  • Assisting with GI and specialty procedures

  • Managing technical instrumentation

  • Administering and monitoring sedation

  • Closely monitoring patient safety during procedures

• Providing comprehensive pre-procedure care, such as:

  • Conducting focused patient assessments and intake

  • Reviewing medical history and medications

  • Ensuring procedural readiness

  • Starting IVs and obtaining vital signs

• Managing post-procedure recovery, including:

  • Monitoring recovery and patient stabilization

  • Coordinating handoffs and clinical communication

  • Preparing patients for safe discharge

• Rotating responsibilities across procedure, prep, and recovery (~50/50 mix) to maintain skill diversity and engagement

You will work in a fast-paced, high-volume procedural setting, collaborating with a large team of nurses and technicians across two locations, with opportunities to expand into pulmonary and interventional subspecialties.

Schedule highlights:

• 4 x 10-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)

• Rotating late shifts

• Minimal / infrequent call requirements

Why UVA Health:

At UVA Health, you'll join a nationally recognized academic health system where clinical excellence, innovation, and professional growth are foundational to nursing practice.

This Endoscopy RN role offers a uniquely compelling blend of career growth and lifestyle balance:

• Academic Medical Center Advantage

  • Practice in a Magnet-recognized, academically aligned health system

  • Collaborate with physicians, researchers, and advanced care teams

  • Access to ongoing professional development and clinical advancement programs

• High-Impact Procedural Nursing

  • Build advanced procedural and sedation skills typically seen in ICU-level care

  • Work across GI and interventional specialties with exposure to complex cases

  • Develop rapid assessment and decision-making expertise in real time

• Exceptional Work-Life Balance

  • Structured 4-day work week (4x10s)

  • Minimal call burden, significantly lighter than many RN roles

  • Day-shift oriented schedule with predictable hours

• Collaborative, Growth-Oriented Team

  • Join a large, team-based environment

  • Crosstrain across procedural and recovery areas

  • Opportunities to specialize in pulmonary or interventional procedures

• Career Development That Keeps You Engaged

  • Ideal for ICU, PACU, and med-surg nurses seeking a transition into procedural care

  • Continuous learning culture emphasizing clinical curiosity and skill progression

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Why People Love Living in Charlottesville:

Charlottesville offers an exceptional quality of life that's hard to match. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, it combines scenic beauty with a vibrant cultural scene. Residents enjoy easy access to hiking, wineries, and outdoor recreation, along with a thriving downtown filled with locally owned restaurants, music, and arts. The community feels both welcoming and intellectually energized thanks to its connection to the University of Virginia. For healthcare professionals, it's an ideal balance of career opportunity and personal lifestyle, offering a pace that supports both professional fulfillment and meaningful time outside of work.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.

Experience: 1 year of relevant experience.

Licensure: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings

• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts

• Certification and education support

• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.