Operating Room Registered Nurse

NurseDeck Inc; Alamogordo (NM); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse – Operating Room with NurseDeck Inc. provides specialized perioperative care to patients before, during, and after surgical procedures. This role requires expertise in surgical protocols, sterile techniques, and patient safety standards.

Travel experience is required. You will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical techs to ensure efficient, safe operations while delivering compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• RN license must be active.
• Minimum 2 years of perioperative or OR nursing experience.
• Strong knowledge of surgical protocols, sterile techniques, and patient safety standards.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (as required).

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgical procedures, including assessments and pre-operative education.
• Assist surgeons and anesthesiologists during operations.
• Maintain sterile field and enforce infection control protocols.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses during surgery.
• Document patient care accurately in EMR systems.
• Provide post-operative care including monitoring recovery and educating patients/families.
• Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure smooth workflow and patient safety.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient safety

Sterile technique

EMR documentation

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Tools

Epic

Cerner

Job description

Note - Travel Experience Required

JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse – Operating Room provides specialized perioperative care to patients before, during, and after surgical procedures. This role requires expertise in surgical protocols, sterile techniques, and patient safety standards. The nurse collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to ensure efficient and safe operations while delivering compassionate patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgical procedures, including assessments and pre-operative education
• Assist surgeons and anesthesiologists during operations
• Maintain sterile field and enforce infection control protocols
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses during surgery
• Document patient care accurately in EMR systems
• Provide post-operative care including monitoring recovery and educating patients/families
• Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure smooth workflow and patient safety

Required Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in perioperative or operating room nursing
• Strong knowledge of surgical protocols, sterile techniques, and patient safety standards
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in specialty surgical units (orthopedic, cardiac, neurosurgery, etc.)
• Familiarity with EMR systems such as Epic or Cerner

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
• Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) credential is a plus