Operating Room Registered Nurse

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is seeking an OR Registered Nurse to provide high-quality perioperative nursing care for complex surgical patients at an academic medical center. You will perform comprehensive pre-, intra-, and post-operative assessments, coordinate patient care, and serve as circulator and scrub partner to ensure safe procedures.

You will administer medications per standards, educate patients and families, maintain EMR accuracy, and collaborate with surgeons,

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license with perioperative knowledge.
• Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with perioperative workflows and advanced technology.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in a diverse patient population.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-, intra-, and post-operative assessments and coordinate patient care.
• Serve as circulator and/or scrub, supporting safe surgical procedures.
• Administer medications according to clinical standards and ensure patient safety.
• Provide patient and family education to support care understanding and recovery.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and communicate effectively with the care team.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, residents, and interdisciplinary staff.
• Contribute to teaching, research, and quality improvement efforts.

Skills

RN license

Perioperative knowledge

Clinical judgment

Advanced technology

Communication & teamwork

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Role: OR Registered Nurse providing high-quality perioperative nursing care for complex surgical patients in an academic medical center.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform pre-, intra-, and post-operative assessments and coordinate patient care.
• Serve as circulator and/or scrub, supporting safe surgical procedures.
• Administer medications according to clinical standards and ensure patient safety.
• Provide patient and family education to support care understanding and recovery.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and communicate effectively with the care team.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, residents, and interdisciplinary staff.
• Contribute to teaching, research, and quality improvement efforts.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Nurse license with demonstrated perioperative knowledge.
• Strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with perioperative workflows, evidence-based practices, and advanced technology.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with sensitivity to a diverse patient population.