Registered Nurse- Surgical Services Operating Room

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

Location: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital

Schedule:  3 12-hours shifts per week; 7am-7:30pm. Requires participation in a weekend rotation of approximately 3-4 weekends per year. Candidates must also participate in the holiday rotation and be available for 3-4 call shifts during each 6-week scheduling period.

Unit Overview:

The Surgical Services Operating Room at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital is a dynamic, team-focused environment featuring 12 operating rooms, including specialized cardiac, vascular hybrid, and urology suites. Nurses in this department provide care for a diverse patient population ranging from elective surgical cases to trauma and organ donation procedures. With a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio, RN circulators play a critical role in coordinating patient care, maintaining patient safety, supporting sterile technique, and collaborating closely with surgeons, CRNAs, residents, and surgical technologists throughout each procedure.

What truly sets our team apart is our culture of support, teamwork, and professional growth. Every case is a collaborative effort, and nurses are surrounded by experienced colleagues who are committed to helping one another succeed. Whether you're an experienced OR nurse or bring previous OR tech, anesthesia tech, or scrub experience, you'll find opportunities to expand your skills across multiple surgical specialties while benefiting from a structured orientation and strong team support. If you thrive in a dynamic environment that values critical thinking, anticipation, and teamwork, you'll find a rewarding career and a welcoming home in our Operating Room.

Role Overview

As a Registered Nurse at Henry Ford Health, you will provide leadership in coordinating and delivering compassionate, quality patient care. Utilizing the nursing process, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients and their families. Your role is vital in ensuring effective communication with the healthcare team and finding solutions to meet patient goals.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Lead the coordination and delivery of compassionate, quality patient care.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Delegate, supervise, and document care and teaching for patients and families.
• Communicate pertinent patient/family information to the healthcare team.
• Participate in finding and implementing solutions for variances from patient goals.

What You Will Need

Required

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Candidates with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) must be willing to enroll in an accredited BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete the degree within 5 years of start date
• Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
• Health care provider certification (BCLS).

Preferred

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• Previous Operating Room (OR) circulating experience is preferred.

What We Offer

At Henry Ford Health, you¿ll find opportunities for career growth, collaboration with diverse teams, and the chance to engage in mission-driven work that makes a real difference. We foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation, empowering you to thrive in your role.

Join Our Team

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our mission to provide exceptional care.