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Job Title: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) Location: Naples, Florida Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent Department: Surgical Services / Operating Room Schedule: Weekend Day Shift | Three 12-Hour Shifts Per Week Weekly Hours: 36 Hours Pay Range: $35.30–$52.92/per hour, based on experience Sign-On Bonus: Available on a Case-by-Case Basis | 2-Year Commitment Required Relocation Assistance: Available on a Case-by-Case Basis | 2-Year Commitment Required Shift Differential: Available On-Call Requirements: Required Clinical Setting: Hospital-Based Operating Room / Surgical Services EMR: Epic | Prior Experience Required
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) to join a hospital-based surgical services team in Florida.
In this role, you will provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care, independently planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized care plans for patients undergoing surgical procedures. You will collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. The position requires strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team throughout each procedure.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced OR RN with at least one year of recent operating room experience who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced surgical environment. The position offers a full-time weekend day schedule consisting of three 12-hour shifts, competitive compensation, available call and shift differentials, and potential sign-on and relocation incentives. Nurses will also have opportunities to contribute to quality improvement initiatives, mentor team members, and support clinical excellence within Surgical Services.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures in accordance with established nursing standards, policies, and clinical protocols.
- Independently assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans based on patient conditions and surgical requirements.
- Perform thorough preoperative nursing assessments, including obtaining relevant patient histories, identifying risk factors, and addressing patient-specific care needs.
- Support operating room procedures by anticipating the needs of surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other surgical team members.
- Coordinate patient care throughout the surgical process while maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient operating room environment.
- Apply critical thinking and clinical problem-solving skills to address changes in patient conditions and respond appropriately to clinical situations.
- Administer medications safely and accurately, demonstrating knowledge of appropriate dosages and medication considerations for the patient population served.
- Evaluate patient responses to nursing interventions and modify care plans based on clinical findings and patient outcomes.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and timely nursing documentation using Epic EMR.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and significant others throughout the perioperative care process.
- Collaborate with surgeons, physicians, anesthesia providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and treatment.
- Identify and address patient safety concerns, clinical challenges, and workflow issues using established escalation and problem-solving procedures.
- Participate in operating room on-call coverage as required by departmental scheduling.
- Provide thorough handoff reports to incoming nursing staff to ensure continuity of patient care.
- Serve as a preceptor and mentor for newly hired nurses, coworkers, and students, supporting clinical development and competency validation.
- Participate in departmental committees, nursing education, and quality improvement activities.
- Maintain clinical competencies through continuing education, departmental training, and required professional development activities.
- Utilize appropriate infection prevention practices, patient safety procedures, and established perioperative nursing standards.
- Demonstrate leadership, accountability, professionalism, and effective time management while supporting daily surgical operations.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Education: Nursing education meeting Florida Registered Nurse licensure requirements.
- Licensure: Active Florida Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license.
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of recent Operating Room nursing experience.
- Certifications:
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
- Current Advanced Life Support / Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ALS/ACLS) certification through the AHA or ARC.
- EMR Experience: Previous Epic EMR experience required.
- Epic Assessment: Must successfully complete an Epic competency assessment on the first day.
- Clinical Skills: Strong knowledge of perioperative nursing practices, surgical patient assessment, medication administration, patient monitoring, and operating room safety.
- Critical Thinking: Ability to independently assess patient needs, implement appropriate nursing interventions, and respond effectively to changing clinical situations.
- Technical Skills: Intermediate computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.
- Team Collaboration: Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Scheduling Flexibility: Ability to work three 12-hour weekend day shifts and participate in required on-call coverage.
- Professional Development: Willingness to participate in continuing education, departmental training, competency assessments, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Pre-Employment Requirements: Must complete applicable background screening, health screenings, immunization documentation, and facility onboarding requirements, including PALS certification if confirmed as mandatory.
- Additional Requirements: Strong organizational skills, clinical judgment, time management, professionalism, and the ability to provide nursing care with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience working in a high-volume hospital operating room or multidisciplinary surgical services department.
- Experience independently managing perioperative nursing responsibilities and coordinating surgical patient care.
- Strong familiarity with Epic documentation workflows in an operating room environment.
- Previous experience serving as a preceptor, charge nurse, or clinical mentor.
- Experience participating in departmental quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs.
- Strong communication skills when coordinating care with surgeons, anesthesia providers, patients, and families.
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate surgical team needs, prioritize competing responsibilities, and maintain efficiency in a fast-paced operating room.
Additional Benefits & Incentives
- Sign-On Bonus: Considered individually based on candidate qualifications and offer discussions.
- Relocation Assistance: Considered individually.
- Shift Differentials: Available for eligible shifts.
- Call Differentials: Available for qualifying on-call assignments.
- Bonus Payment: Approved bonuses are generally paid through the first or second paycheck, subject to applicable tax withholding.
- Commitment Requirement: Sign-on and relocation bonuses require a two-year employment commitment. Employees who leave before completing the commitment are responsible for prorated repayment based on the remaining commitment period.
