Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Weekday Days

Next Move Healthcare • Naples, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Room Registered Nurse provides comprehensive perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures in a hospital-based operating room. The nurse independently assesses patients, plans and implements individualized care, evaluates outcomes, and adapts care based on patient conditions and clinical findings. The role collaborates closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support safe, efficient, high-quality patient care and anticipate the surgical team's needs.

The position is in Naples, Florida, and has a weekday day schedule of three 12-hour shifts per week, totaling 36 hours. Required on-call coverage is part of departmental scheduling. The hourly pay range is $35.30–$52.92, based on experience. Shift and call differentials are available. Sign-on and relocation assistance may be considered individually and require a two-year employment commitment; approved bonuses are generally paid through the first or second paycheck and are subject to tax withholding. Employees who leave before completing the commitment are responsible for prorated repayment.

The nurse documents care in Epic, maintains perioperative competencies, follows infection prevention and patient safety practices, participates in quality improvement and education activities, and may precept or mentor nurses, coworkers, and students. Candidates must have at least one year of recent operating room nursing experience, an active Florida RN or APRN license, current BLS and ALS/ACLS certification from AHA or ARC, and prior Epic experience. An Epic competency assessment must be completed successfully on the first day. Pre-employment requirements include applicable background checks, health screenings, immunization documentation, and facility onboarding.

Requirements

• Nursing education meeting Florida Registered Nurse licensure requirements.
• Active Florida Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license.
• At least 1 year of recent operating room nursing experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
• Current Advanced Life Support / Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ALS/ACLS) certification through the AHA or ARC.
• Previous Epic EMR experience; must successfully complete an Epic competency assessment on the first day.
• Strong knowledge of perioperative nursing practices, surgical patient assessment, medication administration, patient monitoring, and operating room safety.
• Ability to independently assess patient needs, implement appropriate interventions, and respond effectively to changing clinical situations.
• Intermediate computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to work three 12-hour weekday shifts and participate in required on-call coverage.
• Willingness to participate in continuing education, departmental training, competency assessments, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ability to complete applicable background checks, health screenings, immunization documentation, and facility onboarding requirements.
• Strong organizational skills, clinical judgment, time management, and professionalism; ability to provide nursing care with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a high-volume hospital operating room or multidisciplinary surgical services department.
• Experience independently managing perioperative nursing responsibilities and coordinating surgical patient care.
• Strong familiarity with Epic documentation workflows in an operating room environment.
• Previous experience serving as a preceptor, charge nurse, or clinical mentor.
• Experience participating in departmental quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs.
• Strong communication skills when coordinating care with surgeons, anesthesia providers, patients, and families.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate surgical team needs, prioritize competing responsibilities, and maintain efficiency in a fast-paced operating room.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care in accordance with nursing standards, policies, and clinical protocols.
• Independently assess patients and plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
• Perform preoperative assessments, obtain relevant histories, identify risk factors, and address patient-specific needs.
• Anticipate the needs of surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other surgical team members during operating room procedures.
• Coordinate care throughout the surgical process and maintain a safe, organized, and efficient operating room.
• Use critical thinking and clinical problem-solving to respond to changes in patient conditions and other clinical situations.
• Administer medications safely and accurately, considering appropriate dosages and patient population needs.
• Evaluate patient responses to interventions and modify care plans based on findings and outcomes.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely nursing documentation using Epic EMR.
• Communicate with patients, families, and significant others throughout perioperative care.
• Collaborate with surgeons, physicians, anesthesia providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate treatment.
• Identify and address patient safety concerns, clinical challenges, and workflow issues using established procedures.
• Participate in operating room on-call coverage as required by departmental scheduling.
• Provide thorough handoff reports to incoming nursing staff.
• Precept and mentor newly hired nurses, coworkers, and students, supporting clinical development and competency validation.
• Participate in departmental committees, nursing education, and quality improvement activities.
• Maintain clinical competencies through continuing education, departmental training, and required professional development.
• Follow infection prevention practices, patient safety procedures, and perioperative nursing standards.
• Demonstrate leadership, accountability, professionalism, and effective time management while supporting daily surgical operations.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus may be considered individually based on candidate qualifications and offer discussions; a two-year employment commitment is required, with prorated repayment if the employee leaves before completing the commitment.
• Relocation assistance may be considered individually; a two-year employment commitment is required, with prorated repayment if the employee leaves before completing the commitment.
• Shift differentials are available for eligible shifts.
• Call differentials are available for qualifying on-call assignments.
• Approved bonuses are generally paid through the first or second paycheck, subject to applicable tax withholding.

What This Job Offers

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