Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room - $33-45 per hour

Lee Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) OR - Operating Room for a nursing job in Cape Coral, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

Location: Cape Coral Hospital -636 Del Prado BlvdCape Coral FL 33990

Department: Peri-Anesthesia Care Unit

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 2/10:00AM to 8:30PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $33.37 - $45.05 / hour

Summary

Are you a nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment where every patient interaction matters? Join the Peri-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) team at Cape Coral Hospital and play a vital role in guiding patients safely through their surgical experiencefrom pre-op preparation to recovery.

Our PACU team provides exceptional care to patients before and after surgery, combining clinical expertise, critical thinking, and compassion to ensure every patient feels safe and supported.

Be Part of a Magnet Recognized Hospital!
Cape Coral Hospital is Magnet Recognized, an achievement that celebrates nursing excellence, professional growth, innovation, and a commitment to outstanding patient outcomes. Join a team where your voice is valued, your skills are strengthened, and you have the opportunity to contribute to a culture of excellence.

Why Join Our Peri-Anesthesia Team?
Care for a diverse surgical patient population in a collaborative environment
Build expertise in pre-operative and post-anesthesia nursing care
Work alongside experienced nurses, providers, and surgical professionals
Opportunities for advancement, professional development, and specialty growth
Supportive leadership focused on teamwork and your success
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including affordable family coverage and retirement match
Tuition assistance and a professional nursing career ladder

Generous Hiring Incentives Available for Qualified Candidates:

$10,000 relocation bonus

$1,800/month housing allowance for the first 3 months (for eligible candidates relocating 50+ miles)

This is more than a nursing positionits an opportunity to make a lasting impact during some of the most important moments in a patients care journey.

Responsible for the safe delivery and documentation of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Perform responsibilities in five areas of nursing practice utilizing critical thinking, management, problem solving and differentiation of urgency in the role of: clinician, teacher, researcher, leadership and professional development. Responsible for directing and coordinating nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards subscribed to by American Nursing Association and in accordance with the Florida Nurse Practice Act and other regulatory standards. Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Support the organizations vision and mission. Use knowledge of patients age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Contribute to the provision of quality nursing care through excellence in customer service and performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care. The nurse practice is guided by the code of ethics for nurses with interpretative statements.

Requirements

Education Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required. Associates or Bachelors preferred.

Experience Requirements: Must have at least two (2) years of current PACU or Critical Care RN experience . Qualified individuals will successfully complete the competency assessment. Experience requirements may vary by department. Please reference the Nursing Addendums for department specific requirements.

Certification Requirements: Proof of American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS), current for a minimum of 90 days after hire date. For units that require American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), current for a minimum of 90 days after hire date. Certification requirements may vary by department. Please reference the Nursing Addendums for department specific requirements.

License Requirements: Currently licensed in the State of Florida.

Other Requirements: Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and customer service skills required. Certification in specialty area preferred.

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Lee Health Job ID #95428. Posted job title: Registered Nurse-Peri Anesthesia Care Unit at Cape Coral Hospital

About Lee Health

Lee Health is one of the largest public health systems in the U.S. and one of the largest not-for-profit public health system and Safety Net Hospital in Florida that receives no direct tax support.

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Benefits

• Employee assistance programs
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Pet insurance
• Life insurance
• Discount program
• Relocation bonus