OR-St. Helena-CA--Pay Negotiab

tms; St. Helena (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

tms is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Operating Room to provide specialized perioperative nursing care. The RN will prepare the OR, assist the surgical team, maintain sterile environment, and monitor patient safety according to clinical standards.

The role requires ASN (BSN preferred), current RN license, and BLS. ACLS/CNOR are preferred per policy; OR experience is advantageous. On-site position with on-call responsibilities may apply.

Qualifications

• ASN is required; BSN preferred.
• Current RN license in state of practice.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred per facility policy.
• CNOR certification preferred.
• Recent OR or perioperative nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room, equipment, instruments, and supplies for procedures.
• Provide preoperative, intraoperative, and immediate postoperative nursing care.
• Assist surgeons and the team while maintaining sterile technique.
• Perform circulating and/or scrub nurse duties per competency and policy.
• Monitor patient condition throughout surgery and respond to changes.
• Maintain accurate instrument, sponge, and sharps counts.
• Document care in EMR and ensure privacy and HIPAA compliance.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the healthcare team.
• Adhere to infection prevention and regulatory standards.
• Participate in on-call rotation as required by the facility.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Sterile technique

Patient monitoring

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

Education

ASN required

RN license

BLS certified

ACLS/ CNOR preferred

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room (OR)

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room provides specialized perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. The RN prepares the operating room, assists the surgical team before, during, and after surgery, maintains a sterile environment, monitors patient safety, and ensures high-quality surgical care in accordance with clinical standards and organizational policies.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Current BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred or required per facility policy.
• CNOR certification preferred.
• Recent Operating Room (OR) or perioperative nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room, surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies for procedures.
• Provide preoperative, intraoperative, and immediate postoperative nursing care.
• Assist surgeons and the surgical team while maintaining sterile technique.
• Perform circulating and/or scrub nurse duties based on competency and facility requirements.
• Monitor patient condition throughout surgical procedures and respond to changes appropriately.
• Ensure accurate instrument, sponge, and sharps counts according to policy.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and electronic medical records.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Follow infection prevention, patient safety, HIPAA, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in on-call rotation as required by the facility.