Operating Room Nurse (RN)

Unit Information

Location: City, State

• Number of Suites: 7
• Cases per Day: 18-20
• Certification Requirements: ACLS, BLS; CST preferred for Techs
• Staff Ratios: 1:1; 2:1
• Electronic Medical Records: Cerner
• Charge Nurse Role: Yes
• OR Technicians Available: Yes

Job Requirements

• Weekend Requirement for RNs: No
• Weekend Requirement for CSTs: No
• Call Requirement for RNs: Yes, including some nights and weekends; 1 weeknight per week, and 2, 12-hour weekend call shifts per month
• Call Requirement for CSTs: Yes, including some nights and weekends; 1 weeknight per week, and 2, 12-hour weekend call shifts per month
• Call Response Time: 30 minutes
• Holiday Work: Yes
• Scrub Color: Provided
• Telehealth Equipment: Phillips
• Ventilators: Yes
• Surgeon Availability: 24/7
• IV Team: No
• Respiratory Therapy Available: 24/7
• Pharmacy Available: 24/7
• Shifts: Variable (8-hour or 10-hour shifts)
• Floating Policy: Pre and Post Op only
• Floor-Specific Orientation: Yes

Common Procedures

This role includes involvement in a diverse range of surgical cases, including:

• Laparoscopic surgeries
• Bariatric procedures
• Orthopedic surgeries
• Neurosurgeries
• Urologic procedures
• Gynecologic surgeries
• ENT surgeries

Additional Information

• Scrubbing Required for RNs: No, but preferred
• Cancellation Policy: The facility can cancel up to 4 shifts during a 13-week assignment; 3 shifts for shorter assignments
• Charting System: Cerner
• BSN Required: No
• License to Submit: Yes
• Trauma Level: Not specified
• Care Setting: Acute Care

Certification Requirements

Required certifications include:

• ACLS
• BLS (AHA)
• Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) via CCI Certificate