Perioperative RN — Collaborative OR Team, Day Shift

Lifepoint Health; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutherford Regional Health System is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN to join our perioperative team. The role focuses on pre-, intra-, and post-operative patient care, with emphasis on safety, efficiency, and documentation.

The ideal candidate will hold an NC RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications within specified timeframes, and have 1 year of OR experience or relevant equivalent. Typical hours are 7:00am-3:30pm with call shifts.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing required.
• One year of Operating Room RN experience preferred; new-to-OR candidates may be considered based on overall experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs thorough pre-, intra-, and post-operative assessments to ensure safe patient care.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgical team and supports efficient workflow.
• Provides age- and procedure-appropriate nursing care throughout the perioperative process.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the medical record.
• Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical technologists to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Skills

OR nursing

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Rutherford Regional Health System is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN to join our perioperative team. The role focuses on pre-, intra-, and post-operative patient care, with emphasis on safety, efficiency, and documentation.

The ideal candidate will hold an NC RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications within specified timeframes, and have 1 year of OR experience or relevant equivalent. Typical hours are 7:00am-3:30pm with call shifts.