OR Registered Nurse - PRN

Vista Specialty Hospital; La Mirada (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 87,000; Part time

Job summary

Vista Specialty Hospital seeks an OR Registered Nurse to deliver perioperative care for patients undergoing surgical or procedural interventions in a Long-Term Acute Care setting. You will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the care team to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes managing complex, medically fragile patients with extended hospitalization, including ventilator-dependent individuals, and requires strong aseptic technique and EMR documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (ADN or BSN) required or equivalent.
• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perioperative care before, during, and after surgery.
• Verify patient identity, site, and procedure.
• Monitor patient condition and respond to changes during procedures.
• Provide post-anesthesia care and safe transfer to recovery.
• Prepare and maintain sterile fields; assist surgeons by passing instruments.
• Coordinate care with anesthesia, physicians, and team members.
• Ensure equipment availability and functionality for procedures.
• Document all perioperative care and patient responses in the EMR.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
• Promote patient safety and infection prevention; participate in safety checks.
• Educate patients and families about procedures and postoperative expectations.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Surgical procedures

Critical thinking

Communication

EMR documentation

Ventilator management

Teamwork

Education

RN degree (ADN/BSN)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: La Mirada, CA 90638


• Position Type: PRN


• Education Level: 4 Year Degree


• Salary Range: $49.83 - $63.20 Hourly


• Job Shift: Days


• Job Category: RN OR Registered Nurse

Vista Specialty Hospital

OR Registered Nurse Summary:

Here at Vista Specialty Hospital our The Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse is responsible for providing perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing surgical or procedural interventions within a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTAC). This role focuses on supporting complex, medically fragile patients who require extended hospitalization and specialized surgical care. The OR Nurse collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Perioperative Patient Care

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures.


• Verify patient identity, surgical site, and procedure per established protocols.


• Monitor patient condition throughout procedures and respond to changes promptly.


• Provide post-anesthesia care and ensure safe transfer to recovery or inpatient units.

Surgical Assistance

• Prepare and maintain sterile fields and ensure adherence to infection control standards.


• Assist surgeons and proceduralists by passing instruments and supplies (scrub role as applicable).


• Function in circulating role to manage documentation, specimen handling, and intraoperative coordination.

Clinical Coordination

• Collaborate with anesthesia providers, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to facilitate surgical workflow.


• Coordinate care for LTAC patients with complex comorbidities, including ventilator-dependent and medically unstable individuals.


• Ensure availability and proper functioning of surgical equipment and supplies.

Documentation & Compliance

• Accurately document all perioperative care, medications, and patient responses in the electronic medical record (EMR).


• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS).


• Participate in surgical time-outs and safety checklists.

Quality & Safety

• Promote patient safety and infection prevention practices.


• Identify and report adverse events, near misses, or safety concerns.


• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and performance monitoring.

Patient & Family Education

• Educate patients and families regarding surgical procedures, risks, and postoperative expectations.


• Provide emotional support to patients with long-term critical illness.

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (ADN or BSN required; BSN preferred).


• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.


• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.


• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 1–2 years of perioperative or surgical nursing experience required.


• Experience in critical care, LTAC, or complex medical-surgical environments preferred.


• Familiarity with ventilator management and medically complex patient populations is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of aseptic technique and surgical procedures.


• Ability to manage high-acuity patients with multiple comorbidities.


• Excellent critical thinking, clinical judgment, and problem-solving skills.


• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.


• Proficiency in EMR systems and perioperative documentation.


• Ability to remain calm and efficient in high-pressure environments.