Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Humanity Forward LLC; Nellis Air Force Base Census-Designated Place (NV); On-site; USD 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision

Life/disability insurance

401(k) matching

CME stipend

Job summary

Humanity Forward LLC seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (RN), Operating Room, to join the surgical services team at Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center, Nellis AFB, Nevada. The role supports active-duty military members, their families, and veterans in a fast-paced perioperative setting.

Expect comprehensive nursing care across elective, urgent, and emergency procedures. This full-time position offers 40 hours per week, on-call rotation, competitive pay of $50 per hour, and benefits

Qualifications

• BSN required and accredited nursing program.
• NLNAC or CCNE accreditation at time of program completion.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care for elective, urgent, and emergency procedures.
• Prepare and maintain operating rooms for scheduled procedures and emergencies.
• Circulate during surgeries and support the team through all phases of care.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care.
• Coordinate patient care across the continuum for quality and safety.
• Maintain documentation and ensure infection control standards.

Education

BSN

NLNAC/CCNE accreditation

Job description

Facility: Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center

Pay: $50 per hour

Make an Impact Through Exceptional Surgical Care

Location: Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

Facility: Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center

Schedule: Full-Time, 40 Hours Per Week

Pay: $50 per hour

Make an Impact Through Exceptional Surgical Care

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN), Operating Room to join the surgical services team supporting Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced OR nurse who thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment and wants to provide high-quality care to active-duty military members, their families, and retired military veterans.

You will work alongside a multidisciplinary healthcare team providing perioperative nursing care across elective, urgent, and emergency surgical procedures while supporting patients across the lifespan.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive pay of $50 per hour, based on qualifications and experience
• Full-time, 40-hour workweek
• Primarily Monday through Friday scheduling
• 8, 10, or 12-hour day shifts based on surgical caseload and unit needs
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid federal holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Health Savings Account options
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Annual CME stipend
• Opportunity to serve the military community within a highly collaborative clinical environment
  

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week.

Shifts are generally scheduled Monday through Friday and may consist of 8, 10, or 12-hour day shifts within the operating hours of:

6:45 AM to 7:15 PM

Occasional overtime may be required based on surgical caseload and patient care needs.

On-Call Rotation

Participation in an on-call rotation is required and may include weekday evenings, overnight hours, weekends, and federal holidays.

Typical on-call coverage includes:

• Weekdays from approximately 7:15 PM to 6:45 AM
• 24-hour coverage periods on weekends and federal holidays
• Minimal callback based on current operational needs

While on call, the RN must be able to report to the medical center within 30 minutes of notification.

What You Will Do

As an Operating Room RN, you will provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care and help ensure the safety, readiness, and effectiveness of the surgical environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing elective, urgent, and emergency surgical procedures
• Prepare and maintain operating rooms for scheduled procedures and surgical emergencies
• Circulate during surgical procedures and support the surgical team throughout all phases of care
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care
• Conduct preoperative and postoperative patient assessments and education
• Prepare patients for surgery and communicate expectations related to their procedures
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, recovery room staff, intensive care teams, nursing units, and other healthcare professionals
• Assemble and verify appropriate equipment, supplies, medications, and materials for surgical procedures
• Maintain operating room equipment and environments in accordance with established safety and infection control standards
• Respond appropriately to surgical and medical emergencies, including cardiac, pulmonary, respiratory, and hemorrhagic events
• Initiate CPR and assist with advanced cardiac life support measures when clinically indicated
• Prepare and administer prescribed medications, blood, and blood products in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Safely operate and monitor specialized medical, therapeutic, and resuscitative equipment
• Monitor patients throughout the perioperative process and identify changes requiring clinical intervention
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic and written patient documentation
• Coordinate patient care across the continuum to support quality, safety, and optimal clinical outcomes
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, infection prevention, and medical readiness activities
• Assist with orientation and competency development of newly assigned personnel
• Participate in continuing education and clinical competency activities
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Must have graduated from an accredited college or university approved by the appropriate state agency
• Nursing program must have been accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) at the time the program was completed
  

Operating Room Experience

• Minimum of 12 months of Operating Room nursing experience required

Experience must include operating room techniques such as:

• Preparing operating room units
• Preparing patients for surgery
• Assisting during surgical procedures
• Instrument and equipment sterilization procedures
• Supporting anesthesia providers with post-anesthesia recovery when PACU or ICU support is unavailable
  

Licensure

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in any U.S. state
  

Certifications

Current certification required in:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Certifications must be through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, as applicable.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to successfully complete required credentialing
• Ability to successfully pass a government background investigation and obtain the required security clearance
• Ability to report to Nellis AFB within 30 minutes when scheduled for on-call coverage
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to respond effectively in emergency situations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Proficiency with electronic medical records, basic computer applications, and clinical documentation systems
  

Compensation

$50 per hour

Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, relevant Operating Room experience, employment options, and other applicable factors.

Join the Team

Join a dedicated healthcare team providing exceptional surgical care to the men and women who serve our country, their families, and military veterans.