Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN)

Aptive • Miami, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse provides specialized perioperative care in a high-acuity environment at the Miami VA Medical Center. The operating suite has 11 rooms and a 14-bed Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The RN supports procedures across general, cardiothoracic, vascular, endovascular, plastic, ophthalmology, genitourinary, gynecology, neurosurgery, orthopedic, ear/nose/throat, and robotic specialties. Serving as both a circulating nurse and scrub nurse, the RN helps maintain a safe, sterile environment, assists surgeons, and supports patient care throughout the surgical process. The role requires clinical precision and adaptability in fast-paced situations and follows Association of Peri-Operative Registered Nurses (AORN) Standards of Care.

The period of performance is August 12, 2025, through August 11, 2030. The schedule is primarily weekdays, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., in ten-hour shifts. Holidays may be worked only upon VA request.

Requirements

• Current nursing experience of at least three years, including prior operating room experience.
• BLS and ACLS certifications accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Unrestricted nursing license in a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or higher; education must be from a school accredited by ACEN or CCNE.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move through patient care areas for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, transfer, or reposition patients and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and push or pull wheeled equipment.
• Manual dexterity for administering medication, operating medical equipment, and documenting patient care.
• Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Assess the physiological and psychosocial health status of perioperative patients and support intraoperative and postoperative care.
• Work with patients before surgery to complete paperwork, answer questions, and help calm concerns about surgery.
• Monitor patients’ conditions during and after surgery.
• Select and pass instruments and supplies to surgeons during operations while serving as a scrub nurse.
• Manage nursing care in the operating room to help maintain a safe and comfortable environment while serving as a circulating nurse.
• Maintain the sterile field and manage surgical instruments, sharps, and sponge counts.
• Perform surgical scrubs and assist with patient positioning and skin preparation.
• Educate patients on recovery practices, including pain management and keeping wounds clean.
• Circulate and scrub across a variety of surgical specialties and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree