Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)

Care Career; Cape Coral (FL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Shift differentials

On-call coverage

Job summary

Care Career in Naples, Florida is seeking experienced Operating Room Registered Nurses (OR RNs) for full-time, permanent roles across night, weekday, and weekend day schedules. You will plan, implement, and evaluate perioperative nursing care, collaborating with surgeons and anesthesia providers to ensure patient safety and high-quality care throughout procedures.

The ideal candidate has recent OR experience, good autonomy, and willingness to participate in on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• Active Florida RN license.
• At least 1 year OR nursing experience.
• Current BLS and ALS certifications.
• EPIC EMR experience and assessment on day one.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness for on-call coverage.
• MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to surgical patients per standards and policies.
• Assess needs, develop care plans, implement interventions, evaluate outcomes.
• Collaborate with surgeons and anesthesia team for safe care.
• Anticipate needs during procedures and ensure safety.
• Administer medications following protocols and dosages.
• Maintain timely EMR documentation and patient handoffs.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Precept and mentor junior nurses as appropriate.

Skills

Operating room experience

Critical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Florida RN license

BLS Certification

ALS Certification

EPIC experience

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Job Title: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
Location: Naples, Florida
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Department: Surgical Services – Operating Room
Schedule: 3 × 12-Hour Shifts | Multiple Shifts Available
Pay Range: $35.30–$52.92/hour, based on experience
Sign-On Bonus: Available on a case-by-case basis
Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis
Shift Differential: Available for eligible shifts
On-Call Requirements: Required
Weekend Requirements: Dedicated weekend day shift available; additional weekend coverage based on department needs

Available Shifts

We are hiring Operating Room Registered Nurses for three scheduling options:

Night Shift: Three 12-hour overnight shifts per week

Weekday Shift: Three 12-hour shifts during the week

Weekend Day Shift: Three 12-hour daytime shifts on the weekend schedule

Candidates may indicate their preferred shift during the recruitment process.

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Operating Room Registered Nurses (OR RNs) to join a hospital-based surgical services team in Naples, Florida. Multiple full-time, permanent opportunities are available across night, weekday, and weekend day schedules, providing flexibility for nurses with different scheduling preferences.

In this role, you will independently plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients undergoing surgical procedures. You will work collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other members of the perioperative team to maintain patient safety, anticipate procedural needs, and deliver high-quality care throughout the surgical experience.

This opportunity is ideal for an RN with recent operating room experience who is comfortable working independently, responding to changing surgical priorities, and participating in on-call coverage. Competitive compensation, applicable shift differentials, and potential sign‑on and relocation bonuses are available.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to surgical patients in accordance with established clinical standards, hospital policies, and evidence-based practices.
• Assess patient needs, develop individualized nursing care plans, implement interventions, and evaluate patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the surgical team to ensure safe and efficient patient care.
• Anticipate the needs of surgeons and other team members throughout surgical procedures.
• Apply critical thinking and clinical judgment to identify changes in patient conditions and respond appropriately.
• Administer medications safely and accurately, following established protocols and dosage guidelines.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Provide thorough handoff reports and ensure continuity of patient care between shifts.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, unit committees, and patient safety activities.
• Serve as a preceptor and resource for newly hired nurses, coworkers, and nursing students as appropriate.
• Maintain current clinical competencies through continuing education, training, and professional development.
• Participate in required on‑call coverage according to departmental scheduling needs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in the State of Florida.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of recent Operating Room nursing experience.
• BLS Certification: Current Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• ALS Certification: Current Advanced Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• EPIC Experience: Previous experience using the EPIC electronic medical record system is required.
• EPIC Assessment: Must successfully complete an EPIC assessment on the first day of employment.
• Ability to independently manage nursing responsibilities in a surgical environment with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to participate in required on‑call coverage.
• Intermediate computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a hospital-based operating room with a multidisciplinary surgical team.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience mentoring, training, or precepting nursing staff.
• Demonstrated involvement in quality improvement or patient safety initiatives.

Compensation & Incentives

Hourly Pay: $35.30–$52.92, depending on experience.

Shift Differentials: Additional compensation available for qualifying shifts and call coverage.

Sign‑On Bonus: Considered individually based on candidate qualifications and hiring needs.

Relocation Assistance: May be available for eligible candidates.

Sign‑on and relocation bonuses, when approved, are generally paid with the first or second paycheck, subject to applicable tax withholding.

Bonus Commitment: Approved bonuses require a two‑year employment commitment. Employees who leave before completing the commitment may be required to repay a prorated portion of the bonus under the applicable agreement.