Perioperative RN – Operating Room Expert

TMS; St. Helena (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

TMS is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Operating Room in California. The RN provides specialized perioperative nursing care, prepares the OR, assists the surgical team, maintains sterile technique, and monitors patient safety throughout procedures.

The ideal candidate holds an ASN (BSN preferred), an active RN license in California, and current BLS; ACLS and CNOR are preferred or required per policy. OR experience is desirable and participation in on-call is expected.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room, surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies for procedures.
• Provide preoperative, intraoperative, and 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 procedures and respond to changes.
• Ensure instrument, sponge, and sharps counts according to policy.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and EMR.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Follow infection prevention, patient safety, HIPAA, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in on-call rotation as required by the facility.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Sterile technique

Patient safety

Education

ASN - Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

TMS is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Operating Room in California. The RN provides specialized perioperative nursing care, prepares the OR, assists the surgical team, maintains sterile technique, and monitors patient safety throughout procedures.

The ideal candidate holds an ASN (BSN preferred), an active RN license in California, and current BLS; ACLS and CNOR are preferred or required per policy. OR experience is desirable and participation in on-call is expected.