Registered Nurse Operating Room

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in the Operating Room is responsible for delivering skilled nursing care to surgical patients, ensuring safety and quality throughout the perioperative process. This role involves patient assessment, preparation for surgery, intraoperative monitoring, medication administration, and collaboration with the surgical team to provide optimal patient outcomes. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, with a minimum of one year of experience required.

• Assess and prepare patients for surgical procedures.
• Administer medications and monitor patient vital signs during surgery.
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain sterile environments and ensure adherence to infection control protocols.
• Document patient care activities and surgical events accurately.
• Assist in post-operative patient care and recovery monitoring.
• Participate in case management and interdisciplinary team meetings.

• Active Registered Nurse license valid in the state of practice (compact license accepted).
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in surgical or operating room settings.
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Strong clinical assessment and medication administration skills.

• Experience in perioperative nursing or operating room environments.
• Familiarity with surgical instruments and operating room protocols.
• Additional specialty certifications related to surgical nursing.

• Must comply with facility policies requiring a minimum 3-month separation from any Providence affiliated facility before qualifying for travel positions.
• Work in a high-paced surgical environment requiring strict adherence to safety and sterile procedures.
• May require flexibility for on-call or emergent surgical cases.

• Four 10-hour day shifts per week (4x10 schedule).
• Shift assignments determined by surgical case volume and staffing needs.