Registered Nurse Operating Room PRN

HCA Florida JFK North Hospital; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan with match

Life insurance and updated wellness/fn

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in FL is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room PRN role. In this pivotal position, you'll evaluate patients, provide education, and ensure safety through surgical protocols. Candidates must be licensed in Florida, with at least one year of acute care experience. By joining, you'll be part of a culture that prioritizes patient-centered care while working collaboratively in a dynamic team environment. Comprehensive benefits are included for staff members.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of one year acute care hospital Operating Room RN experience.
• Fingerprinting required.
• Call required.
• Minimum 1 year acute care hospital RN experience.
• Call required.
• Fingerprinting required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Educate patients about the procedure and peri-operative process.
• Participate in surgical site verification.
• Perform surgical site verification and universal protocols.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while applying evidence-based practices.
• Be an integral member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Apply the nursing process, clinical judgment, and leadership to deliver safe care.
• Assess patient condition, monitor during shift, and document changes and care.
• Educate patients and families about diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.

Skills

Acute care experience

Patient education

Critical thinking skills

Education

Graduated from an accredited School of Nursing

Current State of Florida Registered Nurse License

Compact Licensure

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Registered Nurse Operating Room PRN, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Position Details

• Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for you to have predictability in your schedule
• Culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff
• Continuous investment in equipment including surgical instruments, devices, and patient positioning for you to do your best work with patient safety and workflow efficiency in the Operating Room
• Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on suggestions for patient care and surgical workflow improvement
• On‑call is required during select non‑business hours

What you will do in this role

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri‑operative process
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies
• Deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care while managing evidence‑based practices and continuous improvement initiatives
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and more
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow‑up measures

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Current State of Florida Registered RN License, or
• Recognized Compact Licensure (subject to Florida State Licensing Requirements, including/not limited to ongoing eligibility and duration provisions)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certification via American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Must have a minimum of one year acute care hospital OR RN experience.
• Call required
• Fingerprinting required

Benefits

HCA Florida JFK North Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

"Nurses play a pivotal role and are the backbone of healthcare delivery. At HCA Healthcare, we are dedicated to ensuring nurses have necessary tools and resources to provide world‑class patient care, advocating for the profession and helping to shape the future of nursing."

Sammie Mosier, DHA, MA, BSN, NE-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive, HCA Healthcare

HCA Florida JFK North Hospital is a 280‑bed acute care facility. We have a 124‑bed behavioral health unit. We are located in West Palm Beach, FL. HCA Florida JFK North Hospital has served the healthcare needs of Palm Beach County for 46 years. Our technology to offer patients superior outcomes, less pain and improved recovery times. Our services include a 24‑hour Emergency Department, Advanced Primary Certified Stroke Center, Orthopedic Institute, Critical Care Unit and an Interventional Vascular Suite. We have Inpatient Diabetes Care, Diagnostic Imaging, Outpatient Rehabilitation, and a Center for Pain Care and surgical services. HCA Florida JFK North Hospital offers services for mental health and wellness for children, adolescents, adults and seniors. We have 600 colleagues and 900 medical staff. We are dedicated to our mission; Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse Operating Room PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing, apply today! We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.