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Compass Surgical Partners; Jacksonville, Northern (FL, KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Collaborative team

Job summary

Horizon Surgery Center South in Jacksonville, FL is an ambulatory surgery center focused on delivering high-quality outpatient care. The Operating Room RN provides direct patient care and serves as a patient advocate in the operating room, supporting surgeons and anesthesia providers to ensure patient safety and comfort throughout the perioperative process.

This role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with no nights, weekends, holidays, or call, and opportunities for staff education and

Qualifications

• Active RN license.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Associate’s degree or higher in nursing.
• Perioperative nursing experience preferred.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and patient-advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as circulating nurse, supporting patients, surgeons, and anesthesia staff during procedures
• Prepare and maintain a safe, sterile, and efficient operating environment
• Accurately assess patient needs, provide reassurance, and involve families in care decisions when appropriate
• Collaborate with the surgical team and communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and colleagues
• Support patient safety, risk management, and quality improvement initiatives
• Participate in staff education, orientation, and professional development
• Organize and manage supplies, equipment, and staff for effective case management

Skills

Active RN license

BLS/ACLS certification

Teamwork & communication

Patient advocacy

Perioperative nursing

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in nursing

Job description

Location: Horizon Surgery Center South

Address: 14540 Old St. Augustine Road Medical Office Building #2, Jacksonville, FL 32258

Website: Horizon Surgery Center South

Horizon Surgery Center South located on the Baptist Medical Center South campus is an ambulatory surgery center in Jacksonville, Florida, focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered outpatient care. This center provides Orthopedics, ENT, Plastics and Urology surgeries (2OR) and procedures (2PR). The center is proudly partnered with Compass Surgical Partners, a national leader in developing and managing surgery centers across the U.S.

Through this partnership, Horizon combines the strengths of a locally focused clinical team with the operational support and innovation of Compass. Team members benefit from a culture that values collaboration, efficiency, and continuous improvement—creating an environment where both patients and staff thrive.

Role Summary:

The Operating Room RN provides direct patient care and serves as a patient advocate in the operating room. This role supports surgeons and anesthesia providers, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and dignity throughout the perioperative process.

Hours:

• Monday–Friday schedule

• No nights, weekends, holidays, or call

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as circulating nurse, supporting patients, surgeons, and anesthesia staff during procedures

• Prepare and maintain a safe, sterile, and efficient operating environment

• Accurately assess patient needs, provide reassurance, and involve families in care decisions when appropriate

• Collaborate with the surgical team and communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and colleagues

• Support patient safety, risk management, and quality improvement initiatives

• Participate in staff education, orientation, and professional development

• Organize and manage supplies, equipment, and staff for effective case management

What You’ll Bring:

• Active RN license

• Current BLS and ACLS certification

• Associate’s degree or higher in nursing

• Perioperative nursing experience preferred

• Strong teamwork, communication, and patient-advocacy skills

Physical & Work Environment Requirements:

• Frequent standing, walking, and lifting

• Occasional stooping, kneeling, or climbing

• Regular interaction with patients of all ages in a fast-paced surgical environment

• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs (occasionally up to 100 lbs) and meet physical demands of the role

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate (based on experience and qualifications)

• Healthcare benefits package

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Supportive, collaborative, and growing environment