Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)

International SOS Government Medical Services•Houston, TX

10h•$121,000 - $125,000•Remote

About The Position

Join a highly collaborative surgical care team delivering critical perioperative nursing support in a fast-paced acute care environment. This role offers the opportunity to provide hands-on operating room care while supporting patients through pre-operative, intraoperative, and post-operative phases of treatment. The Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) provides comprehensive perioperative nursing care for patients requiring surgical and acute medical interventions. Working closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary clinical teams, this role supports safe and efficient surgical operations while ensuring high standards of patient care across the operating room and recovery settings. This position supports a diverse patient population in a dynamic healthcare environment where clinical judgment, adaptability, and strong surgical nursing skills are essential.

Requirements

Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
Active Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required
Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience, including at least 6 months of recent Operating Room RN experience within the past year
Associate, Bachelor’s, or Master of Science in Nursing from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
Strong knowledge of perioperative nursing practices, sterile technique, surgical procedures, and post-operative patient care
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic clinical documentation systems
Ability to meet credentialing, compliance training, and pre-employment medical screening requirements
U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status required, along with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance (MRPT)
Valid U.S. passport with a minimum of 18 months remaining before expiration and willingness to relocate to Iraq for the duration of the assignment
Ability to stand for extended periods and perform routine physical activities including bending, lifting, and moving up to 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in international healthcare, military medicine, or remote clinical environments
Experience working in high-acuity surgical or critical care settings
Previous exposure to multidisciplinary or emergency response environments

Responsibilities

Provide perioperative nursing care across pre-operative, intraoperative, and post-anesthesia recovery settings for surgical and acute care patients
Prepare patients and operating rooms for procedures, including positioning, sterile field setup, and surgical supply coordination
Support surgeons and procedural teams during operations by maintaining sterile technique and passing instruments and equipment
Monitor and evaluate patients throughout surgical and recovery phases, responding quickly to changing clinical conditions
Assist with emergency airway management, diagnostic transesophageal echocardiogram procedures, and acute pain management services as needed
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and clinical staff to ensure safe, efficient patient care and procedural workflow
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with established clinical standards, infection prevention protocols, and organizational policies
Participate in required education, competency training, and regulatory compliance activities