Registered Nurse

​* Simple Staffing is hiring for this position on behalf of Queens Surgical Center LLC *

Position Summary:

Kings Surgical Center is seeking a detail-oriented and patient-focused Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Operating Room team. The OR Nurse is responsible for providing comprehensive perioperative nursing care, ensuring a safe and efficient surgical environment, maintaining sterile technique, and collaborating with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical staff to deliver exceptional patient outcomes. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery setting and is committed to patient safety, teamwork, and excellence in surgical care.

 Salary Range: $45 to $60 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms, equipment, instruments, and supplies for surgical procedures.
• Perform pre-operative patient assessments and verify patient identity, surgical site, procedure, and consent documentation.
• Maintain sterile technique and infection prevention standards throughout surgical procedures.
• Serve as the circulating nurse during procedures, coordinating activities within the operating room and supporting the surgical team.
• Monitor patient safety, positioning, and comfort before, during, and after surgery.
• Anticipate surgical team needs and ensure equipment and supplies are available and functioning properly.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and PACU staff to support efficient patient flow.
• Document perioperative care accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Identify and respond appropriately to intraoperative changes, emergencies, and patient safety concerns.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and infection control initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BSN from an accredited nursing program preferred.
• Current New York State RN license.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• 1+ year of Operating Room or perioperative nursing experience preferred; ambulatory surgery experience a plus.
• New graduates with strong clinical rotations in perioperative services may be considered.
• Fluent in English; bilingual skills (Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, Korean, or Russian) strongly preferred.
• Ability to commute to Flushing, Queens for training

Schedule:

• Typical schedule: Monday-Friday (with possibility of early morning start for first case). Weekends sometimes.
• No major holidays or weekends (though some ASCs may require occasional flexibility).

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Kings Surgical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender pregnancy, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation to apply or interview, please contact us

Employer’s Description:

Kings Surgical Center is NYC’s premier ambulatory surgery center (ASC), providing high-quality healthcare services and facilities to the patients, physicians and communities in our network. We specialize in short-stay surgery, and our staff are trained to provide exceptional short-stay care. We pride ourselves on following the strictest patient safety guidelines.

Our fully equipped state-of-the art surgery center provides a safe, warm and supportive environment for patients to receive the highest standards of outpatient surgical care for a variety of needs.

Requirements

• BSN from an accredited nursing program preferred.
• Current New York State RN license.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• 1+ year of Operating Room or perioperative nursing experience preferred; ambulatory surgery experience a plus.
• New graduates with strong clinical rotations in perioperative services may be considered.
• Fluent in English; bilingual skills (Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, Korean, or Russian) strongly preferred.
• Ability to commute to Flushing, Queens for training

Benefits

Health insurance, Paid time off, Retirement plan