Registered Nurse Operating Room

Job Title

• Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Location

• Springfield, IL

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, on-site, 3x12-hour day shifts (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), with on-call requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care in a Level I trauma hospital’s operating room setting for various surgical specialties, excluding cardiovascular.
• Support all service lines with exception of cardiovascular, including General Surgery, Trauma, Orthopedics, Urology, Plastic Surgery, and Transplant cases.
• Administer blood products, manage infection control protocols, and ensure radiation safety standards.
• Handle specimen labeling, universal protocol compliance, and urinary catheterization procedures.
• Assist with laparoscopic, open, and microsurgical procedures, including complex trauma cases and organ donation.
• Work collaboratively within the surgical team and float within scope as needed to meet the facility's operational needs.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Illinois RN license (active or in application process).
• Minimum of 18 months of specialized operating room experience.
• BLS certification; CNOR and CST preferred.
• Experience with Level I trauma OR procedures, including general, trauma, orthopedic, neuro, plastic, and urology surgeries.
• Familiarity with Cerner charting system.
• Ability to work 2 out of 3 major holidays.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• CNOR certification.
• Experience with laparoscopic and microvascular procedures.
• Knowledge of operating room equipment such as electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources, and Hana tables.
• Experience managing emergent trauma cases such as gunshot wounds, amputations, and multiple injuries.

Why Join Us

• Become part of a highly regarded acute care hospital, recognized as a Magnet facility and a level I trauma center, with opportunities to work in a diverse surgical environment and enhance your OR expertise.
• Enjoy a dynamic work setting with dedicated teams, professional growth opportunities, and a commitment to quality patient care.