Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Registered Nurse (RN)ERP International is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a Full-time position in support of the Operation Room at Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center, Nellis AFB, NV.Be the Best! Join our team of exceptional health care professionals across the nation. Come discover the immense pride and job satisfaction ERP Employees have in caring for our Military Members, their Families and Retired Military Veterans! ERP International is honored to be named a 2026 Top Workplace by WTOP News! 7 Years Running. Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits!Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Federal Holidays! Medical/Dental/Vision, LTD/STD/Life, and Health Savings Account available! Matching 401K! Annual CME Stipend!About ERP International, LLC: ERP is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors. We provide comprehensive enterprise information technology, strategic sourcing, and management solutions to DoD and federal civilian agencies in 40 states. Founded in 2006, ERP is headquartered in Laurel, MD and maintains satellite offices in Montgomery, AL and San Antonio, TX - plus project locations nationwide. ERP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran.ResponsibilitiesWork Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8, 10 or 12 hour dayshifts as needed between 6:45am and 7:15pm. Occasional overtime. On-Call rotation, including weekend call required, with minimal call-back. Coverage Period: On-call coverage is required 24/7, including weekdays, nights, weekends, and federal holidays. The on-call period typically runs from 1915 to 0645 on weekdays and for 24-hour periods on weekends and holidays. Response Time: While on call, the contract worker must be able to respond and report to the facility within 30 minutes of notification. In-House On-Call: If a contract worker must remain at the facility during their on-call shift due to personal limitations (e.g., lives outside the 30-minute radius), those hours will be billed as on-call hours, not overage hours.Job Specific Position Duties: This position will support the Operating Room. Core duties include, but are not limited to the following:Provides professional nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures.Prepares and maintains operating room for all surgical procedures.Establishes and utilizes a checklist to monitor the physical plan of the operating room and equipment for conformity to all national standards for ensuring safety for the patient and all personnel.Assembles the type and quantity of material and special equipment needed for daily procedures and possible emergencies.Circulates for surgical and responds to surgical emergency requirements such as cardiac, pulmonary, or respiratory failure and hemorrhage.Maintains open communication lines, both interdepartmentally and interdepartmentally, to provide for total needs of the patient.Conducts preoperative and postoperative discussions with patients and informs them of what to expect during surgery.Consults with the operating surgeon and establishes priorities of care for each patient entering the operating suite.Coordinates with other hospital units, which include recovery room, intensive care, obstetrics, and nursing units, on patients, progress and any special equipment or supplies that will be needed for the patient returning from surgery.Clinically directs and instructs personnel in preparing, sterilizing, and caring for operating room equipment and maintains concise and complete records and reports.Coordinates an ongoing, in-service education program to continually update knowledge and skills of all assigned operating room nursing personnel.Initiate, perform, and complete assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations based upon the assessed needs of the patient and in relation to the proposed.Complete assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions, use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments, and accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information.Observe, identify, and respond to the patient's needs for care, including medication, equipment-assisted care, and patient/family education.Provides perioperative nursing care, for all types of patients admitted to the surgical suite for surgical intervention. Includes elective, urgent and emergency procedures on patients of all ages.Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for all patients including newborns, children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly; disabled to include visually and hearing impaired; and individuals of varying ethnic, and religious backgrounds to include those who do not speak or understand English.Participates and complies with quality and process improvement activities, meetings, and events to ensure compliance with national standards and guidelines.Knowledge of a variety of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment, the desired effects, side effects, and complications of their use as well as the accurate administration of the pharmacologic agent, including dosage calculations as required.Knowledge of the administrative requirements for proper documentation of patient's condition including disease progress, acknowledgement of teaching, and follow up.Knowledgeable of laboratory tests.Prepare and administer prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) to include blood and blood products and perform treatments according to established policies/procedures.Adheres to perioperative, infection control and safety policies and.Safely operates and monitors specialized therapeutic and resuscitative.Skilled in setting up, operating, and monitoring specialized medical equipment such as IV infusion pumps, cardiac monitoring devices, EKG units, oxygen analyzers, nebulizers, and other unit specific equipment.Effectively communicates and collaborates with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization. Effectively uses appropriate communication format in addressing professional issues.Excellent written communication skills to perform accurate documentation, both written and electronic, of all activity in accordance with requirements.Knowledge of computer operations and proficiency in the use of basic word processing, data entry and automated medical records. Must be able to synthesize data from a variety of sources and make appropriate clinical.Coordinates patient care through a continuum and facilitates the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to care, quality and cost effectiveness.Ensures compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the medical treatment facility.Provides care within ethical and legal.Recognizes medical emergencies and responds appropriately. Initiates CPR if.Assists surgical team in administering advanced cardiac life support measures when.Participates in the orientation and training of newly assigned personnel, as appropriate (but does not supervise newly assigned personnel).Serves and participates in committees, functions and other meetings as.Provides relevant and timely information to these groups and assists with decision-making and process improvement.Participates in customer service initiatives, and medical readiness activities, designed to enhance health services.Communicate and collaborate with a multidisciplinary medical team acting as a role model and expert in the perioperative nursing care of patients.Establishes and maintains good interpersonal relationships with co-workers, families, peers, and other health team members.Completes orientation and competency verification programs in accordance with (IAW) unit guidelines.Ensures a safe work environment, employee safe work habits and patient safety IAW regulatory agencies, infection control policies, and process improvement initiatives.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications: Degree/Education: Bachelor's Degree of Nursing. Graduate from an accredited college or university approved by the appropriate State agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Experience: A minimum of 12 months of experience is mandatory in operating room assignments. Experience must include all phases of operating room technique such as preparing operating room units, preparing patients for surgery, assisting medical officer during surgery, conducting instrument and equipment sterilization procedures, and assisting anesthesia provider with post anesthesia recovery if PACU or ICU not available. Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse from any state. Life Support Certification: BLS/ACLS/PALS from American Red Cross or American Health Association. Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.Pay Scale: $45/hr to $58/hr, to be determined based on employment options, qualifications, experience, and location