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Registered Nurse, Main Operating Room, Full-Time, Various Shifts, All Campuses

Baptist Health Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL

Job Posting Summary Now Hiring: Systemwide Operating Room Registered Nurses – Adult & Pediatric Surgical Services Full-Time, Day Shift | Competitive Call & Differential Pay Included Baptist Health is currently seeking Registered Nurses to join our systemwide Operating Room teams , with full-time Day Shift opportunities available across multiple campuses , including adult and pediatric surgical services . Whether you’re passionate about complex adult surgeries or interested in advancing pediatric care, Baptist Health offers the chance to make a meaningful impact across a variety of specialties and patient populations. Our surgical services span locations such as Baptist Jacksonville, Baptist South, Baptist Clay, Baptist Beaches , and Wolfson Children’s Hospital , with high-acuity cases, advanced technology, and supportive, team-based environments. 🏥 About the Role: As a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room , you will serve as a Circulating Nurse , working closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical techs to ensure safe and efficient intra-operative care. Your responsibilities may include: Verifying patient identity and procedural details Coordinating surgical room setup and instrumentation Monitoring patient status and advocating for their well-being Maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring procedural safety standards Communicating with families and coordinating with PACU and pre-op teams You may work with a single complex case or rotate through multiple shorter procedures , depending on the day’s surgical schedule. 💡 Opportunities Include: Adult and Pediatric Surgical Services Elective and urgent procedures Subspecialties such as orthopedics, neurosurgery, ENT, plastics, oncology, general surgery, GYN, and more Access to advanced surgical technology, including Da Vinci robotic systems This position requires participation in an on-call rotation with a 40-minute response time , qualifying for competitive call and differential pay . 👩‍⚕️ What We’re Looking For: Current RN License in the State of Florida 1–2 years of OR experience preferred (open to experienced acute care RNs seeking to transition into surgical services) Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-focused environment Passion for delivering compassionate, high-quality surgical care 🌟 Why Baptist Health? All Baptist Health hospitals are Magnet™ designated , reflecting our commitment to nursing excellence. As a locally governed, not-for-profit health system, Baptist Health puts patients, families, and team members at the center of everything we do. Our system includes five adult hospitals and one nationally recognized children’s hospital , offering flexibility and opportunity for growth across campuses and specialties. ✅ Benefits Include: Comprehensive health coverage Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support Retirement plans and financial wellness tools Paid time off, wellness resources, and employee assistance programs Eligibility may vary by position and employment status Full/Part Time Full-Time Shift Details Various shifts Education Required Associate's Degree - Nursing Education Preferred Bachelor's Degree - Nursing Experience 2 years Surgical Experience Required Licenses and Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Required Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) Preferred Licensed Registered Nurse Required Location Overview Baptist Health, founded in 1955, is North Florida’s most comprehensive health care system and the area’s only non-profit, mission-driven, locally governed health care provider. Baptist Health has over 200 points of care throughout the Northeast Florida region, including our six award-winning hospitals: Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, Wolfson Children’s Hospital, Baptist Medical Center Beaches, Baptist Medical Center Clay, Baptist Medical Center Nassau and Baptist Medical Center South. The most preferred health care system in the region, Baptist Health also includes 57 primary care offices, as well as home health, behavioral health, pastoral care, rehabilitation services, occupational health and urgent care.

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RN, Operating Room - Flagstaff, AZ

Northern Arizona Healthcare Flagstaff, AZ

Overview Ensuring the achievement of Northern Arizona Healthcare’s mission, the Registered Nurse is accountable for the coordination of care for patients and their families including direct care, patient and family education and discharge planning. When providing care, Registered Nurses follow the process of assessing, nursing diagnosing, outcome identification, planning, implementing and evaluation as the basis for the delivery of care. The Registered Nurse provides leadership for ancillary personnel by being a team leader, serving as a preceptor, and being an active member of the healthcare team.The nurse practices within the ANA Scope of Practice, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and the standards of his/ or her specialty. Responsibilities Patient Care * Assesses the needs and conditions of assigned patients by gathering relevant patient health information.* Identifies outcomes, develops a plan of care individualized to the patient and/or situation, and implements the identified plan appropriate for the attainment of the expected outcomes.* Assesses patient's progress toward the attainment of outcomes and effectively revises/updates diagnoses, outcomes and plans of care as appropriate.* Contributes to patient experience by providing safe, high quality & patient centered care (as described above) and by respecting patients privacy, and treating all patients,family members and guests, as well as other associates, with dignity, respect, and compassion.* Evaluates patient conditions frequently and adapts plan of care appropriately.* Performs aseptic techniques by maintaining a sterile field while using principles of disinfection, sterilization, and infection control.* Maintains infection prevention standards.* Collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals.* Assists as necessary with procedures and transportation throughout the hospital per hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Education * Participates in creating and sustaining a learning environment supported by evidenced based practice and research.* Focuses on personal development areas, engaging in professional/collegial interactions with peers and students.* Work collaboratively with peers and other health care providers, and participating in ongoing in-service and educational seminars.* Participates in the mentoring and education of colleagues and students. Compliance/Safety * Adheres to regulatory and organizational standards affecting patient care and safety as well as all hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Practices in a safe, high quality and cost effective manner.* Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employees area of responsibility.* If required for position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.* Completes all company mandatory modules and required job specific training in the specified time frame.* Maintains timely and accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, EMR entries, and patient responses.* Responsible for reporting any safety related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner. Qualifications Education RNs hired on or after 7/1/2016: Must graduate from a BSN program within 6 years of hire into an RN position.Existing Staff RNs: RNs hired before 7/1/2016 are not mandated to have a BSN, but are encouraged to pursue a BSN degree. Certification & Licensures Active, unrestricted, Arizona RN License or valid, participating compact license- RequiredBLS - RequiredACLS - RequiredCNOR- PreferredPALS - Preferred Experience Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers, and competence in using computers and basic software programs.

RN Operating Room Jobs Overview

Each year in the United States, 40 to 50 million major surgeries are performed, making the operating room (OR) a busy place for clinicians. If you’re looking for RN operating room jobs, we can help you find full-time, part-time, contract, temporary, and per diem opportunities that meet your requirements. You can also explore related roles such as ER RN jobs and ICU RN jobs.

Education and Certifications for OR RN Jobs

The steps to become an operating room RN start with earning your nursing degree — either an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) — from an accredited program. Upon completion, you can sit for the NCLEX-RN exam. A passing score means you can apply to your state board of nursing for your RN license.

You may be able to pursue a new grad residence in the OR, or, if you have prior acute care nursing experience, a training program in the OR may be available.

In addition, you may want to obtain certifications for certain OR RN jobs, such as:

Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA)
Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN)
Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Medical-surgical nursing certification (MEDSURG-BC)

For more information on what this role may require, check out our sample job description for an OR RN.

Operating Room RN Resume and Cover Letter

Before you begin applying to registered nurse OR jobs, update your operating room RN resume according to the keywords and phrases you see emphasized in a particular job ad. For example, if an employer is looking for an RN who displays “critical thinking skills and the ability to do their job with minimal supervision,” use that phrase in your resume.

Then, use your OR RN cover letter to tell a story where these particular nursing skills were put to the test. This strategy gives an employer a clear indication of the type of value you could bring to their team.

Interviewing for RN OR Jobs

Performing well in an interview for registered nurse operating room jobs is one sure-fire way to stand apart from other candidates. This requires some advance planning. Give yourself enough time to review our common operating room RN interview questions and answers, and practice your own thoughtful responses. Displaying calm under pressure is a great quality to have when you’re interviewing for OR RN positions.

Salary for OR RN Jobs

The average salary for an RN in medical and surgical hospitals is around $101,060 per year. Your salary can be affected by your level of education, years of experience, location, and facility type. The following states have some of the highest salaries for RNs:

Take a look at the available positions on IntelyCare to get a better idea of operating room nurse salary expectations in your area.

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