Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) Nights

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)

We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) to join a hospital-based surgical services team in Naples, Florida.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care during night shifts, 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 while managing patient care with minimal supervision.

This opportunity is ideal for an Operating Room RN with at least one year of recent surgical nursing experience who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced surgical environment and prefers a night shift schedule. The position offers three 12-hour night shifts per week, compensation ranging from $35.30$52.92 per hour, additional shift and call 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 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 surgical procedures 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 urgent 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, surgical technologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Identify and address patient safety concerns, clinical challenges, and workflow issues using established escalation and problem-solving procedures.
• Participate in required operating room on-call coverage in accordance with departmental scheduling.
• Provide thorough handoff reports to incoming nursing staff to ensure continuity of patient care between shifts.
• 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.
• Follow established infection prevention practices, surgical safety procedures, and professional perioperative nursing standards.
• Demonstrate leadership, accountability, professionalism, and effective time management while supporting surgical operations during night shifts.

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 of employment.
• 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 night shifts per week and participate in required on-call coverage.
• Independent Practice: Ability to provide nursing care with minimal supervision while maintaining patient safety and appropriate clinical judgment.
• Professional Development: Willingness to participate in continuing education, departmental training, competency assessments, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Pre-Employment Requirements: Must complete applicable background checks, health screenings, immunization documentation, and facility onboarding requirements.
• Additional Requirements: Strong organizational skills, time management, professionalism, and the ability to manage patient care responsibilities effectively in a night shift operating room environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a high-volume hospital operating room or multidisciplinary surgical services department.
• Experience providing perioperative nursing care during night shifts.
• Experience independently managing operating room nursing responsibilities and coordinating surgical patient care.
• Strong familiarity with Epic documentation workflows in a surgical 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 during urgent or time-sensitive surgical procedures.

Additional Benefits & Incentives

• Sign-On Bonus: Considered individually based on candidate qualifications and offer discussions.
• Relocation Assistance: Considered individually for eligible candidates.
• Night Shift Differential: Available for eligible night 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.