RN Surgery - Pediatric OR

Cleveland Clinic • Cleveland, OH

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The RN in the Pediatric Operating Room delivers professional nursing care to patients age six months and older undergoing surgical and other invasive procedures. Most cases have a high turnaround time and are related to ENT and GI care. The role requires specialized clinical expertise supporting a range of pediatric conditions and collaboration with a skilled team to provide safe, high-quality surgical care. The caregiver circulates, scrubs, and floats in a fast-paced operative environment. Caregivers without prior operating room experience complete a full OR orientation. The position is based at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (ADN or BSN program).
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within six months of hire.
• One year of RN experience, or completion of the Cleveland Clinic perioperative residency program.
• Ability to work days from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with on-call requirements.
• Physical ability to handle and lift patients, stand and walk for extensive periods, and exert medium levels of force. The position may involve lifting and carrying items up to 25 pounds and periodically pushing, pulling, and navigating supply carts weighing more than 75 pounds.
• Follow Standard Precautions and use personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
• Comply with the influenza prevention program, including annual vaccination or an approved exemption.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Operating room experience in circulating and scrubbing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional nursing care in an operative setting to adult and pediatric patients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures.
• Perform scrub functions, including selecting and handling instruments and supplies.
• Perform circulating functions, including monitoring, recording, and communicating patient condition and managing nursing care before, during, and after procedures.
• Assist the operating physician with surgical tasks such as hemostasis, suturing, wound exposure, and patient positioning.
• Prepare the operating room, surgical instruments, and surgical equipment for use.

Benefits

• RN Loan Repayment program.
• Tuition Reimbursement program.
• Relocation assistance may be available to eligible relocating caregivers.
• Caregiver safety resources through the Center for Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well-Being.

What This Job Offers

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