Operating Room Registered Nurse

Aptive; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptive is seeking an Operating Room Registered Nurse to provide specialized perioperative care in Miami. The RN will work in a high-acuity environment, delivering patient-centered care across various surgical specialties. Candidates must have BLS and ACLS certifications and an unrestricted license to practice nursing in the United States. This role requires adaptability and advanced clinical skills in both the operating room and post-anesthesia care unit, ensuring optimal patient safety and support throughout the surgical process.

Qualifications

• Must have BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Unrestricted license to practice nursing in the US or DC.
• Ability to assess the health status of perioperative patients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered care in a high-acuity environment.
• Provide care in the OR and PACU.
• Maintain a safe, sterile environment.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Ability to circulate and scrub on surgical procedures

Monitoring patient's condition

Maintaining sterile field

Education

Unrestricted nursing license

Job description

Job Summary

Job Title: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Miami VA Healthcare System (including 7 Community-Based Outpatient Clinics)

Period of Performance: 03/12/2025 – 03/11/2030

Shift Schedule: 7:00AM - 5:30PM

Position Description:

The Operating Room (OR) and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN) provides specialized perioperative care within a dynamic, high-acuity environment. Working in an 11-room operating suite with a 14-bed PACU, the RN delivers patient-centered care across a broad spectrum of surgical specialties, including general, cardiothoracic, vascular, endovascular, plastic, ophthalmology, genitourinary, gynecology, neurosurgery, orthopedic, ENT, and robotic procedures. The OR RN is integral to the surgical team, serving as both a circulating nurse and scrub nurse, maintaining a safe, sterile environment, assisting surgeons, and ensuring seamless patient care throughout the surgical process. In the PACU, the RN monitors post-anesthesia patients, ensuring smooth recovery by addressing vital signs, pain, and post-surgical symptoms, while educating and supporting patients and families through recovery protocols. This role requires advanced clinical skills, precision, and adaptability to uphold patient safety, surgical standards, and quality care in fast-paced, critical situations.

Primary Responsibilities

Unit Description: The operating suite consists of eleven operating rooms and a 14-bed Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The surgical specialties include but are not limited to the following surgical specialties: general, cardiothoracic, vascular, endovascular, plastic, ophthalmology, Genito urology, gynecology, neurosurgery, orthopedic, ear/nose/throat, and robotic.

Skills: The Operating RN will be able to circulate and scrub on a variety of surgical procedures including general, cardiothoracic, vascular, endovascular, plastic, ophthalmology, Genito urology, gynecology, neurosurgery, orthopedic, ear/nose/throat, and robotic. The scope of care of the OR RN is to have the ability to assess the physiological, psychosocial health status of the perioperative patient and support the care of the intra-operative and post-operative patients. OR RNs follow Association of Peri-Operative Registered Nurses (AORN) Standards of Care including but not limited to:

• Working with patients before surgery to complete paperwork and help answer questions or calm fears about surgery.
• Monitoring a patient’s condition during and after surgery.
• Selecting and passing instruments and supplies to the surgeon during operation (sometimes referred to as a scrub nurse).
• Managing the overall nursing care in the operating room to help maintain a safe and comfortable environment (sometimes referred to as a circulating nurse).
• Maintaining the sterile field, surgical instruments, sharps, and sponge counts. surgical scrubs, positioning, and skin preparation of patients.
• Educating patients on best practices for recovery, including pain management and keeping wounds clean.

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements:

OR RN must have BLS and ACLS certifications to perform duties within the Operating Room/PACU Unit. The personnel assigned by the Contractor to perform the services covered by this task order shall possess an unrestricted license to practice nursing in one of the States, Territories, or Commonwealths of the United States or the District of Columbia.

EEO Statement

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.