13-Week Contract | Full-Time Days | Bethesda, Maryland
We are seeking one experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse to provide safe, high-quality perioperative care at the NIH Clinical Center. This is a 13-week contract assignment with the possibility of a long-term or permanent full-time opportunity based on performance and continued staffing needs.
Schedule
Monday through Friday
11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Six to eight on-call shifts per month
Weekend and holiday on-call coverage required
Minimum Qualifications
Active, valid, and unrestricted RN license issued by at least one U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth
Associate degree, nursing diploma, or bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution
Successful completion of the NCLEX-RN
At least two years of current hospital-based operating room nursing experience
Current Basic Life Support certification
ACLS certification if required by the client
Demonstrated current competency in perioperative nursing
Effective English communication skills
Computer literacy and proficiency with electronic clinical documentation
U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident/Green Card status
Preferred Qualification
Current CNOR certification
Primary Responsibilities
Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate perioperative nursing care
Prepare the operating room, equipment, supplies, and documentation for scheduled procedures
Perform circulating nurse responsibilities in accordance with facility policies and professional standards
Confirm patient identity, consent, surgical site, allergies, and procedural readiness
Participate in surgical safety checks, including time-outs and instrument, sponge, and sharps counts
Maintain sterile technique and promptly address breaks in the sterile field
Position and protect patients safely throughout surgical procedures
Administer medications and treatments as ordered and within the RN’s authorized scope of practice
Monitor patient condition and respond promptly to clinical changes or emergencies
Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, nurses, and other members of the perioperative team
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation
Follow NIH infection-control, patient-safety, and professional practice requirements
Respond within the required timeframe when assigned to on-call coverage
Participate in required orientation, training, and competency activities
Additional Requirements
Selected candidates must satisfy NIH credentialing, health, immunization, security, fingerprinting, background-investigation, and facility-access requirements. All licenses, certifications, competencies, and health documentation must remain current throughout the assignment.
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be dependable, detail-oriented, clinically confident, and capable of working effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment while participating in scheduled on-call coverage.