Registered Nurse

Simple Staffing•New York, NY

3d•$45 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

Kings Surgical Center is seeking a detail-oriented and patient-focused Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Operating Room team. The OR Nurse is responsible for providing comprehensive perioperative nursing care, ensuring a safe and efficient surgical environment, maintaining sterile technique, and collaborating with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical staff to deliver exceptional patient outcomes. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery setting and is committed to patient safety, teamwork, and excellence in surgical care.

Requirements

Current New York State RN license.
BLS certification required.
Fluent in English.

Nice To Haves

BSN from an accredited nursing program.
ACLS preferred.
1+ year of Operating Room or perioperative nursing experience preferred; ambulatory surgery experience a plus.
New graduates with strong clinical rotations in perioperative services may be considered.
Bilingual skills (Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, Korean, or Russian) strongly preferred.
Ability to commute to Flushing, Queens for training.

Responsibilities

Prepare operating rooms, equipment, instruments, and supplies for surgical procedures.
Perform pre-operative patient assessments and verify patient identity, surgical site, procedure, and consent documentation.
Maintain sterile technique and infection prevention standards throughout surgical procedures.
Serve as the circulating nurse during procedures, coordinating activities within the operating room and supporting the surgical team.
Monitor patient safety, positioning, and comfort before, during, and after surgery.
Anticipate surgical team needs and ensure equipment and supplies are available and functioning properly.
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and PACU staff to support efficient patient flow.
Document perioperative care accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Identify and respond appropriately to intraoperative changes, emergencies, and patient safety concerns.
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and infection control initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.