Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room

Operating Room Registered NurseWe are seeking one experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse to provide safe, high-quality perioperative care at the NIH Clinical Center. This is a 13-week contract assignment with the possibility of a long-term or permanent full-time opportunity based on performance and continued staffing needs.ScheduleMonday through Friday11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.Six to eight on-call shifts per monthWeekend and holiday on-call coverage required$125,000 - $130,000 a yearMinimum QualificationsActive, valid, and unrestricted RN license issued by at least one U.S. state, territory, or commonwealthAssociate degree, nursing diploma, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited institutionSuccessful completion of the NCLEX-RNAt least two years of current hospital-based operating room nursing experienceCurrent Basic Life Support certificationACLS certification if required by the clientDemonstrated current competency in perioperative nursingEffective English communication skillsComputer literacy and proficiency with electronic clinical documentationU.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident/Green Card statusPreferred QualificationCurrent CNOR certificationPrimary ResponsibilitiesAssess, plan, deliver, and evaluate perioperative nursing carePrepare the operating room, equipment, supplies, and documentation for scheduled proceduresPerform circulating nurse responsibilities in accordance with facility policies and professional standardsConfirm patient identity, consent, surgical site, allergies, and procedural readinessParticipate in surgical safety checks, including time-outs and instrument, sponge, and sharps countsMaintain sterile technique and promptly address breaks in the sterile fieldPosition and protect patients safely throughout surgical proceduresAdminister medications and treatments as ordered and within the RN's authorized scope of practiceMonitor patient condition and respond promptly to clinical changes or emergenciesCoordinate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, nurses, and other members of the perioperative teamMaintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentationFollow NIH infection-control, patient-safety, and professional practice requirementsRespond within the required timeframe when assigned to on-call coverageParticipate in required orientation, training, and competency activitiesAdditional RequirementsSelected candidates must satisfy NIH credentialing, health, immunization, security, fingerprinting, background-investigation, and facility-access requirements. All licenses, certifications, competencies, and health documentation must remain current throughout the assignment.Ideal CandidateThe successful candidate will be dependable, detail-oriented, clinically confident, and capable of working effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment while participating in scheduled on-call coverage.