Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Join Our Team as a Registered Nurse - Operating Room

About Us

We are a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and advancing the art of nursing practice. Our Operating Room team is seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our dynamic team.

Job Summary

As a Registered Nurse - Operating Room, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our OR department. You will be responsible for preparing the OR for surgery, managing patient care, and maintaining a safe and sterile environment. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and have a strong foundation in nursing practice, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient conditions before surgery and ensure the OR is prepared with all necessary supplies, implants, instrumentation, and equipment. • Maintain a clean and sterile OR environment, adhering to all relevant health and safety standards. • Pass medical instruments to surgeons during operation and monitor patients' vital signs. • Evaluate postoperative patients and review charts for completeness, in accordance with documentation protocols. • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care. • Demonstrate knowledge and skills specific to the age/type of patient population served.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse. • Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license. • BLS Certification required or within 2 weeks of hire date. • All other required certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire date.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package. • $15,000 sign-on bonus paid out in increments. • Relocation assistance up to $5,000. • Opportunities for professional growth and development. • Collaborative and supportive work environment.

What We Value

• Quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice. • Treats staff, physicians, patients, and families with consideration and respect. • Demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy, and goals of the unit and organization.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to handle emergency/crisis situations, prolonged standing, and walking. • Requires heavy physical effort to position, push, and/or transfer patients or equipment. • Ability to judge distance and space relationships, see peripherally, distinguish and identify different colors. • Hearing and visual acuity within normal or correctable limits.

If you are a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse looking to join a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.