Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room - $33 per hour

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) OR - Operating Room for a nursing job in Tampa, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

Under the supervision of ASC leadership and in accordance with established policies, procedures, and professional nursing standards, the ASC Clinical Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to patients in multiple departments(Pre Op, PACU, PAT, Endoscopy, Operating Room) within an Ambulatory Surgery Center environment. The nurse conducts assessments, plans and implements patient care, documents clinical findings, and identifies situations requiring further intervention. The ASC Clinical Nurse develops and communicates goal‑directed care plans, advocates for patient rights, and delivers safe, compassionate, and timely care to patients across all age groups. This role requires strong clinical judgment, effective communication skills, and adherence to the mission, vision, and values of Tampa General Hospital while supporting continuous quality improvement across the ASC.

Essential Functions

• Comprehensive understanding of nursing principles, ASC procedures, regulatory requirements, and evidence‑based practice for pre‑operative, intra‑operative, and post‑operative patient care.

• Ability to conduct thorough assessments, identify changes in patient condition, and deliver age‑appropriate care while recognizing physical, emotional, and cultural needs.

• Competence in documenting assessments, interventions, medications, and patient responses accurately and timely; ability to develop, implement, and revise individualized care plans.

• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams; provide education; support patient rights; and foster a positive care experience.

• Ability to identify clinical concerns, escalate appropriately, intervene effectively during emergencies, and follow infection control and safety policies consistently.

• Ability to function as a team member in a fast‑paced ASC environment, maintain professional interactions with physicians and staff, and contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

• Deliver comprehensive pre‑operative, intra‑operative, and post‑operative nursing care according to ASC protocols and individualized patient needs.

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments, document findings, identify patient needs, and communicate changes in condition promptly.

• Formulate nursing care plans based on assessment data, implement appropriate interventions, and evaluate patient outcomes.

• Administer medications safely, start IVs, monitor patients for adverse reactions, and perform required nursing procedures per ASC standards.

• Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, physician communications, and care plans in compliance with legal and ASC requirements.

• Explain procedures, discharge instructions, and post‑operative care requirements clearly and compassionately.

• Advocate for patient safety, ensure informed consent processes, uphold HIPAA and confidentiality standards, and maintain aseptic technique.

• Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia teams, and fellow nurses to coordinate safe, efficient patient care.

• Comply with blood‑borne pathogen protocols, use PPE, handle bodily fluids safely, and maintain a clean and safe patient environment.

• Assist with ASC workflow needs, participate in quality improvement activities, support new staff orientation, and carry out additional tasks assigned by leadership.

   

Education

• Technical Program Nursing

License

• Registered Nurse

Certification

• BLS/CPR

Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Comprehensive understanding of nursing principles, ASC procedures, regulatory requirements, and evidence‑based practice for pre‑operative, intra‑operative, and post‑operative patient care. 
• Ability to conduct thorough assessments, identify changes in patient condition, and deliver age‑appropriate care while recognizing physical, emotional, and cultural needs. 
• Competence in documenting assessments, interventions, medications, and patient responses accurately and timely; ability to develop, implement, and revise individualized care plans. 
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams; provide education; support patient rights; and foster a positive care experience.
• Ability to identify clinical concerns, escalate appropriately, intervene effectively during emergencies, and follow infection control and safety policies consistently. 
• Ability to function as a team member in a fast‑paced ASC environment, maintain professional interactions with physicians and staff, and contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Tampa General Hospital Job ID #260003TP. Posted job title: Nurse - TGH Surgery Center at Morsani

About Tampa General Hospital

Tampa General Hospital is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General is licensed for 982 beds, and with approximately 15,000 team members and providers, is one of the region’s largest employers.

Consistently recognized for world-class care, Tampa General Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-26 and is nationally ranked among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in six specialties. Additionally, Tampa General is ranked as “High Performing,” or among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation, in five more specialties along with 18 procedures and conditions.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Pet insurance
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Health savings account
• Health Care FSA
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programs