Per Diem OR Nurse - Operating Room Specialist

NYU Langone Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 92,000 - 94,000; Part time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk, a regional academic medical center on eastern Long Island, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room on a Per Diem basis. The role requires delivering professional nursing care per physician plans, assessing patients, and coordinating interdisciplinary care to support patients and families.

The position emphasizes collaboration with the health care team, orientation of new staff, and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Active New York State Registered Professional Nurse license.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS/TNCC preferred for certain areas.
• Minimum 1–2 years OR or related perioperative experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient health data with patient and family involvement.
• Perform initial assessments and document nursing plans.
• Develop and implement care plans aligning with physician orders.
• Coordinate discharge planning and education for patients and families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic care.
• Provide orientation and mentorship to new staff.
• Maintain patient safety and quality with continuous monitoring.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Education

New York State RN license

Tools

ACLS

BLS

PALS

TNCC

De-escalation training

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk, a regional academic medical center on eastern Long Island, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room on a Per Diem basis. The role requires delivering professional nursing care per physician plans, assessing patients, and coordinating interdisciplinary care to support patients and families.

The position emphasizes collaboration with the health care team, orientation of new staff, and flexible scheduling.