RN

Next Move Healthcare•Rockford, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an experienced RN - OR Supervisor to provide clinical and operational leadership within a high-volume surgical services department in Rockford, Illinois. The department includes 15 operating rooms and performs approximately 25–45 surgical cases per day across a wide range of specialties. The RN Supervisor will help coordinate daily OR operations, support nursing staff, manage workflow and staffing needs, and maintain high standards for patient safety and perioperative care. The ideal candidate will have a BSN, extensive Operating Room nursing experience, and previous Charge RN experience in a complex surgical environment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Current Illinois Registered Nurse license
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification
Minimum of three to five years of Operating Room nursing experience
At least two to three years of progressively responsible OR experience
Minimum of one year of Charge RN experience
Strong knowledge of perioperative nursing practices and surgical workflows
Ability to support a broad range of surgical specialties and case types
Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
Ability to coordinate multiple operating rooms and competing priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong leadership, organization, and conflict-resolution abilities
Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity surgical environment

Nice To Haves

Previous Operating Room supervisory experience
Level I or Level II Trauma Center experience
Experience in a large, high-volume surgical department
Experience with complex orthopedic, spine, neuro, or cardiothoracic procedures
Robotic surgery experience
Previous experience training, mentoring, or evaluating perioperative staff
CNOR certification

Responsibilities

Provide clinical and operational supervision for daily Operating Room activities
Coordinate staff assignments based on surgical schedule, case complexity, acuity, and staffing resources
Serve as a clinical resource for OR nurses, surgical technologists, and other perioperative team members
Support Charge RN functions and help maintain efficient workflow across 15 operating rooms
Assist with management of scheduled, urgent, and emergent surgical cases
Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing leadership, and ancillary departments
Monitor surgical schedules and adjust staffing and resources as department needs change
Support patient flow throughout preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases
Ensure adherence to sterile technique, infection-prevention practices, and perioperative safety standards
Provide guidance and support during complex surgical procedures
Assist with staff orientation, education, competency development, and performance improvement
Coach and mentor nursing staff and emerging clinical leaders
Promote accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and effective communication
Identify workflow or operational issues and help implement appropriate solutions
Participate in quality-improvement and patient-safety initiatives
Maintain compliance with hospital policies and applicable regulatory requirements
Respond appropriately to staffing shortages, surgical emergencies, and rapidly changing department needs
Maintain clinical competency across multiple surgical specialties
Perform additional supervisory and perioperative responsibilities as assigned