Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Rochester General Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room at Rochester General Hospital. You will be part of a dynamic surgical team supporting a wide range of adult and pediatric procedures, collaborating with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and techs.

As an OR nurse, you will advocate for patient safety and comfort, manage perioperative care, document assessments, and participate in ongoing professional development in a fast-paced environment with opportunities across

Qualifications

• Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• Registered Nurse license in New York State required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered clinical care.
• Performs initial and ongoing patient assessment for appropriate age groups.
• Communicates and documents assessments with interdisciplinary team.
• Develops and documents individualized care plans.
• Follows policies on safety, medication administration, and documentation.
• Updates care plans based on ongoing evaluations.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing

NYS RN license

BLS certification

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Department: Surgical Services - Operating Room
Location: Rochester General Hospital
Hours Per Week: Per Diem

SUMMARY: As a Registered Nurse (RN), you're the engine and the heart of patient care at Rochester Regional Health. You make a positive difference every single day in the lives of our patients, their family members and visitors - going above and beyond to meet their needs with courtesy, kindness, respect and compassion.

Join a dynamic, high-performing surgical team at Rochester General Hospital , where you'll play an essential role in delivering life-changing care. Our Operating Room supports a wide range of adult and pediatric procedures across specialties such as General Surgery, Robotics, Vascular, Orthopedics, Cardiothoracic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, and more. Every day offers the opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to an environment where teamwork, innovation, and excellence in patient care are at the forefront.

As an OR Nurse, you will be a trusted advocate for patients throughout their surgical journey, ensuring safety, precision, and compassion at every step. You'll collaborate with expert surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical technologists while working in a fast-paced, rewarding environment that values your skills and supports your professional development.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered, clinical care
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient, utilizing appropriate data (i.e. physical, psychological, educational and risk-screen data appropriate for the chronological / developmental age of the patient).
• Communicates and documents assessment of patient with the interdisciplinary team. Utilizes all available resources in order to meet the needs of the patient and family.
• Develops and documents plan of care, treatment and services which is individualized and appropriate for the patient needs, strengths, limitations and goals.
• Complies with organizational policies, procedures and protocols including policies governing safety, medication administration and documentation.
• Revises plan of care based on ongoing evaluations and updates documentation appropriately.
• Completes at least one clinical research utilization (CRU) form for submission to Nursing Research Department utilizing a research article from the last 5 years from research performed in the United States. Compliance
• Completes a minimum of 5 nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year.
• Completes mandatory in-services and health screens in timely manner.
• Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Registered Nurse license in New York State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• At least 6 months RN experience preferred.

EDUCATION

AS: Nursing (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA), RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of Professions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20-50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE

$39.75 - $52.99
The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation,