Operating Room RN Orthopedic Neuro

Job Summary:

The Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) with specialized experience in Orthopedic and Neurosurgery is responsible for providing expert perioperative nursing care in a fast-paced surgical environment. This role involves preparing patients for surgery, assisting during procedures, and ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout. The RN collaborates closely with surgical teams and supports regional medical center standards for performance and patient care quality. Weekend and weekday on-call duties are required as part of the schedule. Responsibilities:

• Provide perioperative nursing care for orthopedic and neurosurgical patients.
• Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, and equipment prior to procedures.
• Assist surgeons and surgical teams during operations.
• Monitor patient condition before, during, and after surgery to ensure safety and comfort.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation of surgical procedures and patient information.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to meet facility performance standards.
• Respond to on-call duties including weekend and weekday coverage as scheduled.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of employment.
• Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room experience with demonstrated proficiency.
• Specialized experience in Orthopedic and Neurosurgery OR settings (Level 1 or 2).
• Strong clinical assessment and surgical nursing skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a surgical environment.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience with regional medical center protocols and performance expectations.
• Additional certifications in perioperative nursing or surgical specialties.

Special Considerations:

• Weekend and weekday on-call responsibilities including 4x10-hour shifts every 4-5th weekend.
• On-call one weeknight per week as scheduled.
• Contract termination possible if performance expectations are not met.

Scheduling:

• Four 10-hour shifts per week with rotating weekend on-call every 4-5 weeks.
• One weeknight on-call shift per week as assigned.