Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Health Saviours Inc.; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room in Watertown, NY. This full-time position involves 12-hour night shifts and requires a valid New York nursing license. Ideal candidates are experienced in surgical nursing, with strong leadership and communication skills. Responsibilities include managing patient care and participating in a mandatory education program for OR nursing.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year medical/surgical experience preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical equipment and safety procedures in OR setting.
• Must participate in and pass a six-month OR Nursing Education Program if without recent OR experience.

Responsibilities

• On-call required and may need to assume duties as a charge nurse.
• Work schedule includes 12-hour nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Assessment

Organizational Skills

Clinical Equipment Knowledge

Safety Procedures Knowledge

Lethal Dysrhythmia Interpretation

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Current NYS RN license

BLS certification required within 3 months of hire

ACLS preferred

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Position Details

• Location: Watertown, NY
• Start Date: July
• Schedule: 12-hour nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call (response time of 30 minutes)
• Shift: 7 pm - 7:30 am
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing; current NYS RN license or eligible
• Must participate in and pass a six-month OR Nursing Education Program if without recent OR experience
• BLS certification required within 3 months of hire; ACLS preferred
• Minimum one year medical/surgical experience preferred; leadership skills preferred for experienced RNs
• Knowledge of clinical equipment and safety procedures in OR setting
• Strong assessment, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Ability to function well under stress
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Lethal dysrhythmia interpretation skills

Additional Information

• On-call required
• May be required to assume duties as a charge nurse

This job posting is active and accepting applications.