Operating Roo (OR) Registered Nurse | UF Health Spanish Planes (The Villages) | Full Time, Part Time and PRN | Variable

UF Health

The Villages, Florida

Posted Oct 27

Shift and hours: Rotating
Unit and setting: OR
License: RN licenseLicensure, Certifications & Skills
Term: Per Diem

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License: Active, unrestricted Florida Registered Nurse (RN) License (or valid Compact multi-state license). Check your license
Certification: BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
Education: Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ASN) required.
Also asks: Must be willing to do on-call and live within 30 min of Spanish Plaines Hospital
Also asks: Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.

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Experience: 1 year of Medical/Surgical (Med/Surg) or Critical Care experience is preferred.
Experience: 1 year of Circulating or Scrub OR RN experience highly preferred

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About the Role

Step into a high-volume, advanced surgical hub where elite patient care meets cutting-edge technology at UF Health's Spanish Plaines Hospital which is located at 1451 El Camino Real, The Villages, FL 32159 . Under the direction of the surgical leadership team, the Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) utilizes the nursing process to facilitate comprehensive perioperative care. In this role, you will perform nursing assessments, formulate diagnoses, and implement individualized care plans within a state-of-the-art 6-OR suite supported by 25 pre- and post-op rooms.

You will join a tight-knit team of nearly 1,800 dedicated professionals delivering world-class, minimally invasive care right in the heart of Florida’s most vibrant community. Surgical Specialties & Clinical Scope Our advanced surgical hub handles a diverse, high-volume caseload across multiple cutting-edge disciplines: Robotic-Assisted Surgery & Minimally Invasive Procedures Orthopedic & Spine Surgery Cardiovascular & Vascular Surgery Surgical Oncology & General Surgery Gynecology & Urology Surgery Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat / ENT) Digestive Tract Procedures Why Choose UF Health Spanish Plaines? Advanced Infrastructure: Work inside a modern layout featuring 25 dedicated pre- and post-op spaces designed for optimal patient flow.

Pioneering Technology: Gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art robotic and minimally invasive surgical systems. Thriving Community: Experience a collaborative, tight-knit workplace culture situated in one of the fastest-growing and most vibrant areas of Florida.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ASN) required.

Experience

1 year of Medical/Surgical (Med/Surg) or Critical Care experience is preferred. 1 year of Circulating or Scrub OR RN experience highly preferred Must be willing to do on-call and live within 30 min of Spanish Plaines Hospital

Licensure, Certifications & Skills

Active, unrestricted Florida Registered Nurse (RN) License (or valid Compact multi-state license). BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.

What's around it?

In The Villages, FL

The Villages, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 15% below the US average

Median rent: $1,397/mo
Household income: $77,622/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in The Villages, FL

NeighborhoodsResidential areas within The Villages are organized into distinct named enclaves, though the community's strict 55-plus restriction (with no permanent residents under 19 allowed) means working healthcare staff who are younger typically look to multi-generational developments like Middleton or nearby towns in Lake and Sumter counties. Established central areas like Lake Sumter Landing and Spanish Springs feature mature landscaping and close proximity to town squares, while neighborhoods like Collier, Amelia, and Fernandina are often favored by permanent residents seeking quieter streets and lower infrastructure bond balances. Southern expansions around Sawgrass Grove and Eastport showcase newer construction and modern home layouts, appealing to those who prioritize contemporary finishes over established tree cover.

Residential areas within The Villages are organized into distinct named enclaves, though the community's strict 55-plus restriction (with no permanent residents under 19 allowed) means working healthcare staff who are younger typically look to multi-generational developments like Middleton or nearby towns in Lake and Sumter counties. Established central areas like Lake Sumter Landing and Spanish Springs feature mature landscaping and close proximity to town squares, while neighborhoods like Collier, Amelia, and Fernandina are often favored by permanent residents seeking quieter streets and lower infrastructure bond balances.

Southern expansions around Sawgrass Grove and Eastport showcase newer construction and modern home layouts, appealing to those who prioritize contemporary finishes over established tree cover.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: pods.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: facebook.com

Getting aroundThe internal transportation network is famously built around more than 90 miles of golf cart paths, allowing residents to navigate between retail centers, clinics, and amenities without a conventional vehicle. For commuters traveling by car, local thoroughfares are heavily characterized by multi-lane roundabouts, which frequently create confusion and slow travel during peak snowbird seasons. Average regional commute times run around 19 minutes, though driving outside the immediate community involves longer highway trips, with major regional airports roughly an hour away and Atlantic or Gulf beaches around two hours out.

The internal transportation network is famously built around more than 90 miles of golf cart paths, allowing residents to navigate between retail centers, clinics, and amenities without a conventional vehicle. For commuters traveling by car, local thoroughfares are heavily characterized by multi-lane roundabouts, which frequently create confusion and slow travel during peak snowbird seasons.

Average regional commute times run around 19 minutes, though driving outside the immediate community involves longer highway trips, with major regional airports roughly an hour away and Atlantic or Gulf beaches around two hours out.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: pods.com Source 3: villageshomefinder.com

OutdoorsRecreational outdoor activity is centered on more than 50 championship and executive golf courses, including prominent layouts like Palmer Legends, Mallory Hill, and Hacienda Hills. Non-golfers take advantage of the waterfront boardwalks around Lake Sumter Landing, extensive multi-use paths for bicycling and running, and nature outings at Sharon Rose Wiechens Preserve or nearby Lake Griffin State Park for kayaking and wildlife viewing. The community also features hundreds of dedicated pickleball courts and regional outdoor facilities like The Villages Polo Club, where spectators tailgate on match days.

Recreational outdoor activity is centered on more than 50 championship and executive golf courses, including prominent layouts like Palmer Legends, Mallory Hill, and Hacienda Hills. Non-golfers take advantage of the waterfront boardwalks around Lake Sumter Landing, extensive multi-use paths for bicycling and running, and nature outings at Sharon Rose Wiechens Preserve or nearby Lake Griffin State Park for kayaking and wildlife viewing.

The community also features hundreds of dedicated pickleball courts and regional outdoor facilities like The Villages Polo Club, where spectators tailgate on match days.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: kolterhomes.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: thevillages.com

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The Villages is an entirely unique master-planned community defined by an active, leisure-first culture that operates like an expansive private municipality. For relocating healthcare professionals, the central reality to navigate is the community's strict age restriction: core neighborhoods are 55-plus, meaning younger nurses and staff typically reside in the non-age-restricted enclave of Middleton or nearby towns in Lake and Sumter counties. Life inside the development centers around golf cart paths exceeding 90 miles, connecting residential areas to bustling hubs like Lake Sumter Landing Market Square, Spanish Springs Town Square, and Brownwood Paddock Square, where free live music plays every evening from 5 to 9 PM. Dining ranges from casual stops like World of Beer to upscale steak dinners at Chop House, while recreation includes championship golf at Palmer Legends, matches at The Villages Polo Club, and trails through Sharon Rose Wiechens Preserve. The tradeoffs include intense summer heat and humidity, confusing multi-lane roundabouts, and occasional isolation from major coastal beaches and metropolitan hubs, but the community provides exceptional safety and unmatched neighborhood maintenance.

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As of 2026-07Source 1: pods.com Source 2: kolterhomes.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: youtube.com

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The Villages, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.