Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Weekend Days

Next Move Healthcare • Naples, FL

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Room Registered Nurse provides comprehensive perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures in a hospital-based Surgical Services/Operating Room setting in Naples, Florida. The nurse independently assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans, applies clinical judgment to changing patient conditions, and works closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals to support safe, efficient, high-quality care. The role also includes maintaining accurate Epic documentation, communicating with patients and families, participating in on-call coverage, mentoring team members, and contributing to education and quality improvement activities.

This is a full-time, permanent weekend day position scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week, totaling 36 hours weekly. On-call participation is required. Compensation is $35.30–$52.92 per hour, based on experience. Shift and call differentials are available for eligible assignments. Sign-on and relocation assistance may be considered case by case and require a two-year employment commitment; approved bonuses may be subject to prorated repayment if the employee leaves before completing that commitment.

Requirements

• Nursing education that meets Florida Registered Nurse licensure requirements.
• Active Florida RN or APRN license.
• At least one year of recent Operating Room nursing experience.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Current ALS/ACLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Previous Epic EMR experience; successful completion of an Epic competency assessment on the first day is required.
• 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 nursing 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 weekend day shifts and participate in required on-call coverage.
• Willingness to participate in continuing education, departmental training, competency assessments, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Completion of applicable background screening, health screenings, immunization documentation, and facility onboarding requirements; PALS certification if confirmed as mandatory.
• Strong organizational skills, clinical judgment, time management, professionalism, and 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 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 procedures.
• Coordinate patient care throughout the surgical process and maintain a safe, organized, and efficient operating room.
• Use critical thinking and clinical problem-solving to address patient condition changes and clinical situations.
• Administer medications safely and accurately, considering appropriate dosages and patient needs.
• Evaluate patient responses to interventions and modify care plans based on clinical 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 care.
• 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 in support of daily surgical operations.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus considered case by case and subject to a two-year employment commitment.
• Relocation assistance considered case by case and subject to a two-year employment commitment.
• Shift differentials available for eligible shifts.
• Call differentials available for qualifying on-call assignments.

What This Job Offers

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