Operating Room Nurse

HCA Healthcare • Tampa, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Tampa Eye Surgery Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to work in an ambulatory surgery center in a circulating or scrub role. The nurse provides safe and effective care from the time the patient enters their care until the patient is transferred to recovery, contributing to the center’s commitment to high-quality, family-centered care. The role includes preparing the operating room, coordinating care during procedures, assisting with patient movement and anesthesia, managing medications, and ensuring complete documentation.

The center is located in Tampa, Florida, and provides orthopedic, ophthalmology, GI, urology, podiatry, plastics, and pain management services to Hillsborough and Pasco counties. It sees more than 500 cases per month and is part of Surgery Ventures, powered by HCA Healthcare.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• At least 1 year of experience in an operating room setting.
• Active RN license as required by the state of employment or appropriate compact licensure.
• Valid BCLS certification upon employment; online certification is not acceptable.
• ACLS certification as required by the facility.

Nice To Haves

• Operating room experience in an ambulatory surgery center.
• PALS certification; it may be required at some facilities.
• CNOR certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee instrument and equipment setup for the operating room, using preference cards and anticipating surgeons’ needs.
• Coordinate and oversee the operating room during a case as the circulator.
• Facilitate effective and efficient transitions between surgical procedures.
• Use appropriate body mechanics when moving patients to stretchers and operating room tables to prevent injury.
• Manage patient care and medication, including assisting with anesthesia.
• Review charts for completeness in accordance with documentation protocols before and after surgical procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time-away programs, including paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service; an Employee Stock Purchase Plan; flexible spending accounts; preferred banking partnerships; retirement readiness tools; rollover support; and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support, including tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed