OR Registered Nurse

About the Role Mission Health, based in Asheville, NC, is seeking a dedicated OR Registered Nurse to join our Healthcare & Medical Services department. You will be an integral member of a collaborative perioperative team, delivering safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care before, during, and after surgical procedures. In this role, you will work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure that each patient receives high-quality, compassionate care aligned with Mission Health’s commitment to improving community health and wellness. Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care, including preoperative patient assessments, intraoperative circulating or scrubbing responsibilities, and postoperative support as needed. Verify patient identity and surgical site, review medical histories and consent forms, and help prepare patients physically and emotionally for surgery. Manage the sterile field as a circulator, facilitate communication between the surgical team and other departments, advocate for patient safety, and ensure all necessary equipment, supplies, and implants are available and functioning properly. Monitor and document patient status, vital signs, and responses to anesthesia and surgical interventions. Administer medications and treatments according to provider orders and organizational policies. Promptly recognize and respond to changes in patient condition or emergent situations. Use Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems to document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and in a timely manner, supporting effective communication and continuity of care across the perioperative continuum. Qualifications Current, unrestricted RN license and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and CNOR certification are highly valued or may be obtained within a specified timeframe after hire. Strong critical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. Experience with perioperative or acute care nursing is preferred; motivated nurses with strong acute care experience and a desire to specialize in surgery will be considered. Excellent communication skills, professionalism, and a commitment to patient safety and quality care. Benefits & Compensation Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses. Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement savings options. Work Model & Location Full-time on-site in the hospital’s operating rooms, with limited hybrid elements related to education, meetings, or remote documentation as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr