RN Circulating - Per Diem

Description

• Put Patients First 
• Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams 
• Operate with Integrity & Excellence 
• Be Innovative 
• Work As One Team

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients preoperatively and review medical history, allergies, lab results, and surgical consent forms 
•  Prepare operating rooms with necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies for scheduled procedures 
•  Verify patient identity, procedure, and surgical site according to safety protocols and time-out procedures 
•  Coordinate care among surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and ancillary staff 
•  Maintain sterile environment and enforce infection prevention standards 
•  Monitor patient condition throughout surgical procedures and document intraoperative care accurately 
•  Administer medications and IV fluids as ordered 
•  Respond appropriately to emergency situations and changes in patient condition 
•  Ensure surgical specimens are properly labeled and transported 
•  Perform accurate charting and electronic medical record documentation 
•  Assist with room turnover and preparation for subsequent cases 
•  Educate patients and families regarding perioperative care and recovery expectations 
•  Participate in quality improvement initiatives and compliance with regulatory standards

What You'll Do

• Coordinates and manages patient care throughout surgical procedures in the operating room 
•  Ensures patient safety by verifying procedures, monitoring sterile technique, and following surgical protocols 
•  Communicates and collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical staff during procedures 
•  Documents intraoperative care, medications, specimens, and surgical events accurately in the medical record 
•  Prepares and maintains operating room equipment, supplies, and patient positioning before and after surgery

Qualifications

•  Graduate of an accredited nursing program 
•  Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice 
•  Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association
•  ACLS certification preferred or required based on facility policy 
•  Minimum 1 year of recent Operating Room nursing experience preferred 
•  Knowledge of aseptic technique and perioperative nursing standards 
•  Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills 

•  CNOR certification preferred 
•  Experience in multiple surgical specialties including orthopedics, general surgery, robotics, cardiovascular, or neuro surgery 
•  Experience with EMR systems and perioperative documentation software

• This is a Per Diem position. The hospital is located at 14662 Newport Avenue, Tustin, CA 92780.
• The targeted compensation for this position is $60/hr.