Clinical Nurse II - Operating Room - FT, Days

Position Summary The Operating Room Nurse uses the nursing process to design, coordinate, and deliver patient care that meets the identified needs of patients undergoing operative procedures. The nurse may act as a scrub or circulating nurse in various procedures, serve as a role model to nursing students and new nurses to the unit, and function as a patient care coordinator as requested. This description outlines essential functions but is not exhaustive and does not restrict other duties that may be reasonably related to the position. Required Qualifications If applicable, internal UCI candidate with 2+ years of UC service and possession of ADN with current enrollment in an accredited BSN program, with anticipated completion within 2 years Minimum of 2-3 years of recent CVOR or cardiovascular perioperative nursing experience Strong knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, and surgical procedures Ability to remain calm and effective in high‑stress, emergent situations Demonstrated knowledge of aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation and equipment, and practice of infection control techniques, body mechanics and age‑related acuity levels All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays Ability to scrub and circulate in most surgical specialties Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated experience working in a Level I Trauma Center Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families CNOR certification obtained within one year of hire Experience with open heart procedures, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, and/or hybrid OR environments Previous on‑call experience for CVOR services ACLS (at time of hire) Licenses & Certifications Registered Nurse Basic Life Support Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship Must be able to provide proof of work authorization. Closing Statement The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. #J-18808-Ljbffr UC Irvine