Operating Room Nurse (RN)

Job Description

The Operating Room (OR) provides care for a diverse range of patients with various surgical needs. The specialties include, but are not limited to:

• Orthopedics
• General Surgery
• Plastic Surgery
• Urology
• Cardiac Surgery
• Neurosurgery
• Vascular Surgery
• Ophthalmic Surgery
• Gynecology (GYN)
• Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
• Thoracic Surgery
• Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery
• Trauma care (Level 1 Trauma Center)

The OR is equipped with advanced technology, including two Da Vinci surgical robots utilized across multiple services and transplant programs involving livers, kidneys, and hearts.

Job Duties

• Assist in the care and management of patients undergoing surgical procedures.
• Provide both scrub and circulate duties during operations.
• Collaborate with surgical teams and support staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Participate in callbacks, floating between units, and manage holiday and weekend shifts as needed.

Job Requirements

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of New York.
• Minimum of two (2) years of operating room experience in a Level 1 trauma environment.
• Ability to scrub and circulate in surgery.
• Telemetry experience is highly desired.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is preferred.

Preferred Surgical Experience

• Experience with specialty cases, including transplants, plastics, and reconstructive surgeries.
• Craniotomy experience.
• A strong background in orthopedic surgeries.

Location

Position available in various locations within the region, primarily focused in [City, State].