Registered Nurse (RN) - Non OR Anesthesia Pre/Post

Bring your peri-anesthesia expertise to a highly specialized nursing role where vigilant assessment, clinical judgment, and compassionate communication directly support safe procedural care for pediatric and adult patients. 

As a Registered Nurse with UVA Health’s Non-OR Anesthesia Nursing Team, you will guide patients through the full anesthesia experience in procedural settings outside the operating room. Based at University Hospital, this role combines focused pre-procedure preparation, intra-procedure collaboration, and post-anesthesia recovery across Radiology and Brachytherapy at the Cancer Center. 

This full-time opportunity offers service coverage Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., with no weekends, holidays, or call requirements. For an experienced RN seeking complex clinical practice with a predictable weekday schedule, this position offers a compelling combination of specialization, collaboration, and work-life balance. 

The Role 

This is an opportunity to practice comprehensive peri-anesthesia nursing in a dynamic environment serving patients undergoing imaging, procedures, and treatments that require anesthesia. You will work closely with anesthesiologists, radiologists, and interdisciplinary colleagues while providing continuity, reassurance, and precise clinical oversight throughout the patient journey. 

An average day may include: 

• Completing pre-anesthesia assessments, including patient history, medications, allergies, vital signs, and readiness for the planned procedure. 

• Preparing patients for anesthesia and administering pre-anesthetic medications when indicated. 

• Educating patients and families about anesthesia, procedural expectations, recovery, discharge, and aftercare. 

• Collaborating with anesthesiologists, radiologists, and procedural teams to support patient safety and comfort during anesthesia-supported care. 

• Monitoring patients through post-anesthesia recovery and identifying changes that require timely intervention. 

• Managing pain, symptoms, and potential post-procedure complications. 

• Confirming that patients and families understand discharge instructions and are prepared for a safe transition from care. 

The team cares for both pediatric and adult populations, with significant pediatric exposure representing approximately 75% of the patient population. The successful nurse will bring strong assessment skills, confidence in procedural or recovery environments, and the ability to adapt communication and care to patients across the lifespan. 

Why UVA Health 

UVA Health offers the clinical depth and professional resources of an integrated academic health system, where nurses contribute alongside physicians, faculty, researchers, students, and other healthcare professionals. At University Medical Center, you will practice within a culture committed to exceptional care, education, discovery, and continuous improvement. 

What makes this opportunity distinctive: 

• Join an ANCC Magnet®-designated nursing organization that supports professional governance and nursing practice at the highest level. 

• Develop expertise in the specialized field of non-operating room anesthesia nursing. 

• Care for a diverse mix of pediatric and adult patients across advanced procedural, imaging, and cancer care environments. 

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary specialists in an academic medical center where complex care, learning, and innovation intersect. 

• Access nursing research, quality improvement processes, recognition programs, continuing education support, and a clinical career ladder. 

• Contribute to care connected with an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and Virginia’s top-ranked children’s hospital. 

• Make a meaningful impact on anesthesia readiness, procedural safety, recovery, and the patient and family experience. 

• Benefit from a schedule designed without weekend, holiday, or call obligations. 

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates. 

Why People Love Living in Charlottesville 

Charlottesville combines the energy of a vibrant university community with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains and Central Virginia’s natural beauty. Healthcare professionals and their families can enjoy outdoor recreation, a thriving independent restaurant scene, locally owned shops, galleries, live music, theater, and community events. With urban neighborhoods, nearby rural settings, and varied housing choices for different lifestyles and budgets, Charlottesville offers an appealing setting for building both a rewarding career and a fulfilling life outside work.