Registered Nurse - Outpatient Surgery OR

Since 1887, Crouse Health has been a leading healthcare provider in Central New York. We’ve combined a family-friendly culture with a passion to provide the best care, which creates an environment where both patients and team members feel valued. Crouse Health offers a full range of general and specialty care, inpatient and outpatient services, as well as community health education and outreach programs.

Crouse’s Physician’s Office Building Surgery (POB) team is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide clinical expertise and care for patients and their caregivers in order to plan and deliver treatment in a safe, efficient, and effective manner. An Operating room (OR) nurse provides care to patients before, during, and after surgical procedures. This includes preoperative assessment, administering medications, setting up the operating room, monitoring vital signs, assisting the surgical team, and providing postoperative care.

Pay Range: $39.78 - $51.50/hour.

sign-on bonus for experienced RNs!

Available Schedule(s)

• Part Time: 32 hours/week, Monday-Friday, primary shift 7:00am-3:30pm, may rotate with late cases, 7:30am-4:00pm; 8:00am-4:30pm

This position is at the Physician Office Building (POB) Surgery Center but may also float to the Madison Irving Surgery Center

Registered Nurse (RN) Position Responsibilities

• Provides professional judgment and knowledge of roles as it pertains to the Crouse Hospital Professional Nursing Practice Model.
• Carries out duties and responsibilities per legal requirements under the Registered Nurse Scope of Practice, with emphasis on leading a culture of safe care.
• Responsible for all activities requiring assessment, planning, diagnosing, evaluating, judgment, problem-solving, creating and implementing the plan of care.
• Provides appropriate education to patients and families to promote health, facilitate rehabilitation and maintain wellness. Evaluates effectiveness and revises as appropriate.
• Monitors and evaluates patient responses to treatment/plan of care during hospital stay.
• Utilizes and engages in evidence-based practice to deliver quality patient care.
• Demonstrates characteristics and skills that promote critical thinking in clinical problem-solving situations.

Registered Nurse (RN) Position Requirements

• Must have a current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing degree program required.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing preferred.
• For RNs licensed in or after 2017, completion of a Bachelor’s of Nursing Degree will be required within 8 years of the date the license was obtained.
• One (1) year Operating Room or Surgical Nursing experience.
• Certification in a specialty area preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be obtained within six (6) months of the hire date.

Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and 401K.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Tuition Assistance and Workforce Development Opportunities.
• Crouse Health Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts on any Inpatient or Outpatient service, hospital cafeteria and pharmacy, and certain retailers.
• YMCA Subsidy program.
• Clinical Nursing Pathway Program for Registered Nurses designed to foster career growth and progression. Learn more here: