Perioperative RN - OR Care Specialist

Baptist Health Care; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Care in Pensacola, FL is seeking a Registered Nurse to manage individualized, goal-directed nursing care in the surgical services setting. The RN will serve as circulating nurse, assist surgeons and anesthesia, and ensure patient safety throughout all phases of the procedure.

Candidates must hold Florida RN licensure (or eligible compact state), BLS certification, and perioperative experience.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma/certificate in nursing or an Associate degree is required.
• Associate degree in nursing is required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.
• 1 year perioperative nursing experience or Periop 101 training is preferred.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida or eligible compact state on hire.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification on hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and verifies patient readiness for surgery, including review of history, allergies, consents, diagnostics, and pre-operative requirements.
• Develops and documents an individualized plan of care with patient, family, surgeon, anesthesia provider, and perioperative team.
• Serves as the circulating RN, coordinates sterile field setup, ensures accurate counts, and maintains patient safety throughout all surgical phases.
• Monitors and evaluates patient response to interventions, anesthesia, and surgery; adjusts plan as needed.
• Maintains real-time documentation in the EMR to support safety, compliance, and continuity of care.
• Ensures adherence to regulatory, infection prevention, and safety standards (ACHA, CMS, CDC, internal policy).
• Manages OR supplies, equipment, implants, and devices for readiness and function.
• Provides technical and clinical support to surgeons, anesthesia, and perioperative team.
• Promotes teamwork and clear communication among perioperative, anesthesia, and ancillary departments.
• Maintains current clinical knowledge and certifications for operating room practice.
• May act as charge nurse for on-call, holidays, or assigned shifts.

Skills

Acute care nursing

Critical thinking

Communication

Organization

Callback readiness

Education

Technical Diploma/Certificate Nursing

Associates Degree Nursing

Bachelor's Degree Nursing

Job description

Baptist Health Care in Pensacola, FL is seeking a Registered Nurse to manage individualized, goal-directed nursing care in the surgical services setting. The RN will serve as circulating nurse, assist surgeons and anesthesia, and ensure patient safety throughout all phases of the procedure.

Candidates must hold Florida RN licensure (or eligible compact state), BLS certification, and perioperative experience.