Nurse II - Operating Room

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Nurse II for the Operating Room. In this role you will deliver expert patient care, health teaching, and counseling, while supporting intraoperative care alongside physicians and a dedicated OR team.

Requirements include NY RN licensure and 1–2 years of oncology/critical care or equivalent medical-surgical experience. A BSN is preferred, and a strong commitment to compassionate cancer care is expected.

Qualifications

• License to practice as a Registered Nurse in New York.
• At least 1–2 years of oncology or critical care experience as described by the role.
• Experience with medical-surgical units in acute care settings is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert patient care in the Operating Room and support intraoperative interventions.
• Deliver health teaching and counseling to patients and families.
• Collaborate with physicians and licensed providers and lead the OR care team.

Skills

Nursing

Oncology nursing

Critical care

Medical-surgical care

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license - NY

BSN or higher (preferred)

Job description

Title:Nurse II - Operating RoomJob Type:RegularCompany:Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterDepartment:Operating RoomTime Type:Full timeWeekly Hours:37.5FTE:0.9375Shift:Second Shift (United States of America)Summary:Join our team as a Registered Nurse in our Operating Room department and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals facing cancer and cancer-related health challenges.In this role, you’ll provide expert patient care, health teaching, and counseling while delivering interventions that restore and support well-being. You’ll work collaboratively with physicians and licensed providers to carry out medical regimens and lead a dedicated care team of nurses and clinical support staff. Beyond daily patient care, you’ll also take part in professional development opportunities through workshops, in-service training, and ongoing education.This is an opportunity to grow your nursing career in a supportive environment while helping patients and families navigate their most critical health journeys.No matter where you are in your career journey - Roswell Park offers a welcoming environment to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.The starting rate of pay for this position is $47.58 per hour.Learn more about our nursing program:https://www.roswellpark.org/careers/nursingQualifications:Required Education and ExperienceLicense RequirementLicense to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York.Education and Experience1. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time oncology nursing experience; or2. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time critical care experience; or3. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time medical-surgical experience in an acute care setting; or4. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time medical-surgical experience in an acute care setting and completion of Roswell Park nursing orientation with the ability to function independently at a satisfactory level for three (3) months (full-time) as a Nurse I at Roswell Park.NOTE:1. Incumbents will serve a one (1) year full-time probationary period as a Nurse II.2. Degrees must be conferred by an accredited school, college, or university, or by an institution recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and/or Health Research Incorporated as adhering to acceptable educational standards.Preferred QualificationsThe ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or higher, and previous operating room and/or critical care experience.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementRoswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.Reasonable Accommodation RequestRPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.Our Core ValuesRPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.Historical Compensation Information StatementPursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].