Registered Nurse Operating Room

Job Title:
Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Location:
Springfield, IL

Schedule / Job Type:
Full-time, Days shift

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide perioperative nursing care in a busy Level I trauma center operating room.
• Assist with all service lines except cardiovascular, including trauma cases, general surgery, orthopedics, plastics, urology, and organ donation.
• Prepare and monitor surgical instruments and supplies; ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Respond to emergency situations, including trauma, codes, and other urgent scenarios.
• Document patient information accurately using Cerner electronic health records.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to deliver high-quality patient care within scope of practice.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years' OR experience in a hospital setting.
• Active IL nursing license or in the application process.
• General OR and trauma experience required, Level I trauma experience preferred.
• BLS certification required; CNOR certification preferred.
• Experience with laparoscopic-assisted bariatric and general surgery cases, including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, mastectomy, thyroidectomy, and Whipple procedures.
• Skilled in neuro, orthopedic, plastic, transplant, and urology procedures, including craniotomy, lumbar fusion, arthroscopy, Cystoscopy, nephrectomy, prostatectomy, and amputations.
• Experience in trauma care involving multiple injuries, gunshot/stab wounds, and MVAs.
• Competency in emergency response, infection control, blood product administration, and universal protocols.
• Familiarity with electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources, and Hana tables.

Preferred Experience / Skills:

• Cerner electronic health record system experience.
• Knowledge of radiation safety and specimen handling.
• Experience managing latex allergy and malignant hyperthermia scenarios.

Why Join Us:
Join a prestigious Level I trauma center recognized for its commitment to excellence and patient care. Be part of a dedicated team providing critical services in a dynamic acute care environment.

Additional Details:

• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility.
• Will work within all service lines except cardiovascular.
• Will work 4x10-hour days.
• On-call requirement: approximately once per week, with flexible arrangements.
• The hospital has 562 beds and is a Magnet-designated facility.
• Parking is provided at no cost; parking permit required during orientation.
• Guaranteed hours, with allowances for some scheduled cancellations in accordance with client policies.