Registered Nurse OR

Ascension; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b) retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a dedicated OR nurse in Jacksonville, FL, specializing in Neurosurgery. The role covers day shift, full-time schedule, and provides direct perioperative patient care, instrument handling, and collaboration with the surgical team.

The position requires Florida RN licensure, BLS and ALS certifications within specified timeframes, and experience in neurosurgery is preferred. Ascension offers comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current Florida RN license required.
• BLS provider within 1 month of hire date.
• Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire date.
• Diploma from accredited nursing program or equivalent licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assist operating physician with surgical tasks including hemostasis, suturing, and wound exposure.
• Perform scrub and circulating functions, monitor patient condition during procedure and communicate nursing care before, during and after procedure.
• Prepare operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use.
• Directly support patient positioning and overall perioperative care for Neurosurgery patients.

Skills

Surgical nursing

Neurosurgery experience

Scrub nurse

Circulating nurse

Education

RN license (FL)

Nursing diploma

Tools

Surgical instruments handling

Job description

• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital
• Schedule: Day shift | Full-time

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Jacksonville, FL
• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital
• Specialty: Neurosurgery
• Schedule: Day shift | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Perform scrub functions including the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during procedure.
• Perform circulating functions including monitoring, recording, and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during and after procedure.
• Directly assists operating physician with surgical tasks including hemostasis, suturing, and wound exposure as well as patient positioning.
• Prepare operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Additional Preferences

• 1 year of experience in Neurosurgery

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EOO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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