Registered Nurse Operating Room

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in the Operating Room is responsible for providing skilled perioperative nursing care across multiple surgical specialties including general surgery, neurology, orthopedics, plastic surgery, transplant, urology, and trauma. This role requires expertise in emergency management, use of specialized surgical equipment, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and optimal surgical outcomes. The nurse must have at least three years of experience, including Level I trauma center exposure, and maintain active licensure in Illinois. Responsibilities:

• Provide perioperative nursing care in a 23-room operating suite covering a wide range of surgical specialties.
• Perform patient assessments, prepare the operating room, and assist with surgical procedures including laparoscopic, trauma, transplant, and emergency cases.
• Administer blood products and manage infection control, radiation safety, and specimen handling according to protocols.
• Participate in emergency management including code response, fire safety, and management of malignant hyperthermia and latex allergies.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure adherence to Universal Protocol and patient safety standards.
• Document patient care and surgical details accurately using Cerner electronic charting system.
• Maintain and operate specialized surgical equipment such as electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources, and Hana tables.
• Comply with hospital policies regarding time off requests, on-call duties, and block scheduling restrictions.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Active Registered Nurse license in Illinois or in application process.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in operating room nursing, including Level I trauma center experience.
• BLS certification required.
• Proficiency in general surgery, neurology, orthopedic, plastic surgery, transplant, urology, and trauma surgical procedures.
• Experience with emergency management and surgical safety protocols.
• Knowledge of administration of blood products, infection control, radiation safety, and specimen handling.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Cerner electronic medical record experience.
• CNOR certification preferred but not required.
• Experience with bariatric laparoscopic assisted cases.

Special Considerations:

• On-call required approximately one time per week, though frequency may vary.
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for the position.
• All requested time off must be approved by management.
• Block scheduling is not accommodated.
• Work involves acute care in a Level I trauma center and magnet hospital environment.
• Parking permit required; no cost for parking.

Scheduling:

• Three 12-hour day shifts per week (0645 to 1915) including weekends Friday through Sunday.
• Guaranteed hours subject to client call-offs up to 36 hours per thirteen-week assignment.