Operating Room Registered Nurse (PRN)

The VIOS Clinic; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The VIOS Clinic is seeking a perioperative nurse to provide nursing care in a hospital operating room, ensuring safe, patient-centered support before, during, and after surgery. Responsibilities include pre-op assessment, procedure preparation, intra-op monitoring, documentation, patient education, and adherence to safety protocols.

You will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia staff, and the surgical team.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required.
• Strong clinical assessment and monitoring skills.
• Solid knowledge of perioperative workflow and safety practices.
• Ability to document effectively.
• Calm, responsive approach in high-acuity situations.

Responsibilities

• Pre-op assessment: Evaluate patients prior to surgery and verify readiness for the procedure.
• Procedure preparation: Prepare patients and assist with setup for surgical care.
• Intra-op monitoring: Monitor patient condition throughout procedures and respond to changes promptly.
• Documentation: Record nursing care accurately and maintain required clinical documentation.
• Patient education: Educate patients and families regarding perioperative care and expectations.
• Safety and protocols: Follow surgical safety protocols and ensure compliance with established standards.
• Emergency response: Act quickly during emergencies and coordinate appropriate interventions.
• Team collaboration: Work closely with surgeons, anesthesia staff, and the broader surgical team to support continuity of care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Perioperative workflow knowledge

Patient monitoring

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

RN licensure

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Role: Provide perioperative nursing care in a hospital operating room, delivering safe, patient-centered support before, during, and after surgical procedures.

• Pre-op assessment: Evaluate patients prior to surgery and verify readiness for the procedure.
• Procedure preparation: Prepare patients and assist with setup for surgical care.
• Intra-op monitoring: Monitor patient condition throughout procedures and respond to changes promptly.
• Documentation: Record nursing care accurately and maintain required clinical documentation.
• Patient education: Educate patients and families regarding perioperative care and expectations.
• Safety and protocols: Follow surgical safety protocols and ensure compliance with established standards.
• Emergency response: Act quickly during emergencies and coordinate appropriate interventions.
• Team collaboration: Work closely with surgeons, anesthesia staff, and the broader surgical team to support continuity of care.

Qualifications & skills:

Registered nursing licensure, strong clinical assessment and monitoring skills, solid knowledge of perioperative workflow and safety practices, ability to document effectively, and a calm, responsive approach in high-acuity situations.