Operating Room RN – Mon-Fri Day Shift (No Weekends)

Cayuga Health, A Member of Centralus Health; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health System is seeking an OR RN to join our fast-paced operating room team at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. You will participate in patient care from pre-op through post-op, collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Orientation is 3-6 months guided by PeriOp 101, with access to CNOR education and simulation resources. DaVinci robotic-assisted procedures are available; on-site hours are 7:00–18:00 with options for 8 or

Qualifications

• Active New York Nursing license or ability to obtain.
• Associates Degree in Nursing.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications preferred (may be obtained during intro period).

Responsibilities

• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Assesses patient physical condition. Reviews history & physical, vital signs, diagnostic studies, reports any abnormalities.
• Conducts pre- and post-operative education. Assess knowledge level, ability to understand and coping mechanisms of patient and support system and educate as needed.
• Appropriately utilizes Universal Protocol per Cayuga Medical Center policy.
• Communicates and documents monitoring and physiologic responses to interventions to alert surgeon/anesthesiologist of changes that may require medical intervention.
• Demonstrates adherence to infection control policies and correct hand washing/scrubbing technique.
• Demonstrates adherence to safety policies.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate with other departments.
• This is a Monday-Friday full-time RN position. 8 or 10hr shifts are an option. Hours may vary between 0700-1800. No weekends, no holidays, no call.

Skills

Active NY Nursing License

Associates Degree in Nursing

BLS ACLS PALS

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Cayuga Health System is seeking an OR RN to join our fast-paced operating room team at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. You will participate in patient care from pre-op through post-op, collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Orientation is 3-6 months guided by PeriOp 101, with access to CNOR education and simulation resources. DaVinci robotic-assisted procedures are available; on-site hours are 7:00–18:00 with options for 8 or