Operating Room Registered Nurse

Duties

• Review daily OR schedule and surgeon’s preference cards.
• Check OR equipment (lights, suction, electrosurgical units) for functionality.
• Ensure correct instruments and supplies are available per scheduled case.
• Verify patient identity, consent, NPO status, allergies, and operative site.
• Prep OR and patient (shaving, scrubbing, draping, positioning).
• Implement aseptic technique and maintain sterile field.
• Support scrub nurse/tech with instruments and supply needs.
• Monitor patient’s physical status and assist anesthesia as needed.
• Accurately complete sponge, needle, and instrument counts.
• Classify surgical wound, manage fluids, and assist with specimen handling.
• Anticipate and respond to surgical team needs during procedures.
• Obtain post-op diagnosis and procedure details from surgeon.
• Supervise OR cleaning and help prep for next case.
• Follow infection control and safety protocols.
• Maintain current knowledge of policies, chart forms, and documentation.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities and complete required trainings.
• Maintain certifications and continuing education.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Promote teamwork, exercise professional judgment, and maintain patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license and registration.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Prior experience in an ambulatory surgery setting preferred.

Pay: $50.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s)

• How many years of OR experience do you have?
• How many years have your worked in an Ambulatory Surgery Center?
• Do you have OR experience in pain, orthopedic, spine, podiatry and ENT procedures? If so, please specify.
• Are you available for weekend shifts?

Experience

• OR: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person