Operating Room Registered Nurse

NurseDeck Inc; Canton (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NurseDeck Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse – Operating Room to provide specialized perioperative care before, during, and after surgical procedures.

This role requires travel experience and strong adherence to sterile techniques and patient safety standards. Responsibilities include preparing patients, assisting surgeons and anesthesiologists, maintaining sterile fields, documenting care in EMR, and delivering post-operative education.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing
• Minimum 2 years of perioperative/operating room nursing experience
• Strong knowledge of surgical protocols, sterile techniques, and patient safety standards

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient safety

Infection control

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Tools

Epic EMR

Cerner EMR

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