Operating Room RN: Scrub & Circulating, Training Path

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced operative room nurse trained as a scrub and circulating nurse to deliver direct patient care in the OR. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to contribute to innovative surgical procedures while supporting research and education for staff and students.

The role involves on-call shifts, nights, weekends and holidays, with training program start planned for March 2027.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a BSN or MSN degree.
• Current and valid California RN license.
• Current BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital setting at time of application.
• Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop/deliver appropriate interventions, involving patients, family and staff.
• Exceptional communication, prioritization, organization and designation skills.
• Thorough understanding of medical/surgical terminology.
• Ability to learn scrub and circulating roles for the Operating Rooms.

Responsibilities

• As an operating room nurse, you will serve as a scrub and circulating nurse while providing direct patient care using the nursing process and evidence-based practice.
• You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary professional team as you contribute to cutting edge and innovative surgical procedures.
• Our mission involves you supporting research and education to staff and students.
• This role has a varied schedule that includes call assignments on nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Communication

Patient assessment

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

BSN or MSN

Job description

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced operative room nurse trained as a scrub and circulating nurse to deliver direct patient care in the OR. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to contribute to innovative surgical procedures while supporting research and education for staff and students.

The role involves on-call shifts, nights, weekends and holidays, with training program start planned for March 2027.