Registered Nurse Operating Room

AccessHealth; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AccessHealth in Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking an operating room nurse with strong scrub/circulator capabilities. The role emphasizes maintaining sterile fields, ensuring instrument availability, and supporting the surgical team.

You will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and staff to optimize patient care. Qualified candidates have current RN licensure, OR experience, and a preference for a bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the appropriate state.
• Operating room experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and adhere to infection control standards.
• Willingness to work mid shifts, call, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain sterile fields for surgical procedures.
• Assist as scrub and/or circulator during surgeries.
• Ensure availability and functionality of instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Support the surgical team, including surgeons and anesthesiologists, as needed.
• Assist with room setup and turnover between cases.

Skills

Operating room experience

Teamwork

Sterile technique

Infection control

Education

RN license

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The role involves supporting surgical operations in a busy operating room environment, including preparing and maintaining sterile fields, ensuring the availability and functionality of instruments, supplies, and equipment.

Responsibilities include assisting with room setup, functioning as a scrub and/or circulator during procedures, and anticipating the needs of surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the surgical team.

Candidates should have prior operating room experience, a current RN license, and a relevant Bachelor's degree preferred. One year of relevant experience is desirable.

Requires knowledge of infection control standards, surgical procedures, and the ability to work effectively within a team. The position offers full-time hours, primarily mid shifts, with some call and weekend duties.