Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Operating Room Registered Nurse

The Operating Room Registered Nurse provides safe, high quality perioperative care to surgical patients at Abrazo West Campus. This role includes preoperative preparation, intraoperative nursing support, and postoperative coordination. The RN works collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical staff to ensure efficient workflow and optimal patient outcomes. Candidates must have at least 2+ years of recent OR experience and be able to start ASAP.

PreOp & IntraOp Patient Care

• Prepare operating rooms with required equipment, supplies, and instrumentation.
• Conduct patient assessments, verify documentation, and confirm surgical consents.
• Serve as a circulating RN, ensuring adherence to safety standards and sterile technique.
• Assist with positioning, prepping, draping, and intraoperative monitoring.
• Collaborate with scrub techs and surgeons to ensure efficient case flow.

Clinical & Technical Duties

• Maintain accurate counts of instruments, sponges, and supplies.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and respond quickly to emergent changes.
• Follow infection control and perioperative safety protocols (AORN standards).
• Support anesthesia teams with patient airway, medication, and positioning needs.

Collaboration & Workflow

• Participate in team briefings, time-outs, and debriefings for every case.
• Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia staff, and PACU teams.
• Assist with scheduling adjustments, room turnover, and workflow optimization.

Documentation & Compliance

• Document all intraoperative activities, assessments, and interventions in the EMR.
• Maintain accurate records consistent with hospital policy and regulatory standards.
• Adhere to HIPAA, patient privacy, and perioperative best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state-specific).
• Minimum 2+ years recent Operating Room experience in a hospital setting.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Proficiency in circulating for a variety of specialties (e.g., ortho, general, neuro, ENT, GYN).
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures, sterile technique, and OR equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CNOR certification (preferred but not required).
• Experience in Level I/II trauma centers or high volume ORs.
• Excellent communication, clinical judgment, and critical thinking skills.

Work Environment

• Fast paced hospital Operating Room at Abrazo West Campus.
• High acuity surgical setting involving elective and emergent procedures.
• Requires prolonged standing, lifting, and assisting with patient positioning.
• Day shift – three 12-hour shifts per week, with possible on call depending on department needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE