Operating Room Registered Nurse
Riverview Regional Medical Center
Gadsden, AL
RN
Sign-on bonusPosted Jul 23 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- 8-hour days
- Unit
- OR
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 8-hour days
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
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Pay
- Sign-on bonus
- $15,000
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About this role
Bonus Amount: 15000 Bonus Information: Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.
Overview
- Department: Surgery
- Shift’s Available: Days
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Hours: 6:15am - 2:45pm
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- Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center - Gadsden, AL
We are seeking an Operating Room Registered Nurse also known as an OR RN or perioperative nurse, provides comprehensive nursing care to patients before, during, and after surgery. They work within the operating room setting, collaborating with surgeons and other surgical team members to ensure patient safety and well-being. OR RNs prepare patients for surgery, which includes reviewing medical history, conducting assessments, educating patients and families about the procedure, and administering pre-operative medications.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to)
Responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and older adults. Coordinates the care of the patient with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, directs and guides the OR Technician and other personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Works with other departments to provide a continuum of care and co-workers to provide continuous, quality patient care, efficient patient flow and unit maintenance and organization.
Responsible for adherence to regulations, standards and hospital or unit policies and procedures. Responsible for participation in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services. Acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.
Qualifications
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
Current and valid state RN License.
Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
Current PALS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
Minimum of one year previous Perioperative experience or on the job training
Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) Certification (AORN) preferred
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
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Application details and notices
Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Days Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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Requirements
- Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
- Current and valid state RN License.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
- Current PALS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
- Minimum of one year previous Perioperative experience or on the job training
- Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) Certification (AORN) preferred
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
- #LI-AZ1
Place
- City
- Gadsden, AL
- Median rent
- $808/mo
- Local household income
- $40,345/yr
- Metro price level
- 14% below the national average
- CMS overall rating
- 3 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
- Beds
- 256
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Gadsden area index 85.7, where 100 is the national average.
Gadsden sits along the Coosa River in northeastern Alabama, offering a small-city pace with easy access to outdoor spots like Noccalula Falls Park. It's a community where nurses can find affordable living and a slower rhythm, with Birmingham about an hour south for bigger-city amenities when needed.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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