Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)

Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery

Key Highlights

Deliver high-quality intraoperative care in a fast-paced outpatient surgical center

Ensure surgical suite readiness, patient safety, and sterile field integrity

Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical techs

Play a critical role in efficient surgical throughput and patient satisfaction

Key Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing outpatient surgical procedures
• Prepare operating rooms by verifying equipment functionality, ensuring instrument sterilization, and organizing surgical supplies
• Perform patient assessments preoperatively, including verification of identity, surgical site, and informed consent
• Assist surgeons and surgical teams during procedures by maintaining a sterile field and anticipating procedural needs
• Monitor patient vitals, administer medications, and document intraoperative events accurately
• Support post-anesthesia recovery by coordinating patient handoffs to PACU staff
• Adhere to infection control protocols and safety standards to ensure compliance and accreditation readiness
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to improve surgical outcomes and workflow efficiency
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to clinical best practices
• Maintain professionalism, accuracy, and adaptability in high-volume, time-sensitive operating room settings

✅ Required Qualifications

• Active RN license (state-specific)
• 2+ years of operating room nursing experience (outpatient or ASC preferred)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Strong understanding of sterile technique and surgical nursing procedures
• Proficiency in perioperative documentation and electronic charting
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to adapt quickly and perform under pressure in dynamic surgical environments

Preferred Qualifications

• CNOR certification (preferred or in progress)
• Experience across multiple surgical specialties (e.g., orthopedics, ENT, GI)
• Familiarity with AAAHC or other outpatient regulatory standards
• Prior experience working in high-volume ambulatory surgery centers

Why Join Us

Join a growing network of outpatient surgical centers focused on efficient, high-quality patient care. As an OR RN, you'll work alongside top surgical talent in a supportive, team-driven environment—without the demands of inpatient hospital shifts. If you're passionate about safety, precision, and delivering excellent surgical outcomes, this role is for you.