Perioperative RN – OR Leader | BSN, CNOR Preferred

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Asheville, NC seeks an Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) to lead interdisciplinary teams and ensure high-quality perioperative care. The RN will assess patient needs, coordinate intraoperative care, and uphold sterile technique to optimize outcomes.

The role emphasizes professional development, evidence-based practice, and collaboration with anesthesia and surgical staff in a fast-paced OR setting. Licensure and active nursing practice are required.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency is required.
• Graduate of an approved nursing program with licensure in the United States.
• Registration as a nurse in a state with active license.
• Foreign-educated nurses may require equivalency validation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and documents nursing care delivered to the surgical patient.
• Modifies the perioperative nursing care plan based on assessment.
• Functions proficiently as circulator and scrub nurse in various surgical specialties.
• Maintains sterile technique and supports anesthesia care when required.
• Prioritizes patient care activities to ensure case efficiency.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

ADN or Diploma in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Asheville, NC seeks an Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) to lead interdisciplinary teams and ensure high-quality perioperative care. The RN will assess patient needs, coordinate intraoperative care, and uphold sterile technique to optimize outcomes.

The role emphasizes professional development, evidence-based practice, and collaboration with anesthesia and surgical staff in a fast-paced OR setting. Licensure and active nursing practice are required.