Registered Nurse (RN) - OR Circulate - $33-57 per hour

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Housing allowance

Job summary

Lee Health in Fort Myers, FL is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse to join our surgical team as an OR Circulate. The role focuses on patient safety, accurate documentation, and teamwork across OR disciplines.

You will work 40 hours per week in 8-hour shifts (days and evenings) as Staff nursing in a fast-paced, technology-enabled operating room environment across Lee Health campuses. Comprehensive benefits and relocation support are available.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in nursing required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least 2 years of recent Operating Room experience.
• Proof of American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Currently licensed in Florida or eligible for license transfer; compact/out-of-state acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care through the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Document patient care accurately and in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists and OR staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and patient outcomes in a fast-paced OR setting.

Skills

Operating Room

Teamwork

Patient safety

Nursing

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Lee Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) OR Circulate for a nursing job in Fort Myers, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR Circulate
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days, evenings
• Employment Type: Staff

Operating Room RN's - All Locations Available Lee Health is seeking experienced and motivated Operating Room Registered Nurses to join our surgical teams across all Lee Health campuses. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative, patient-centered environment with access to advanced technology and a wide range of surgical specialties.

As part of our OR team, youll experience: Diverse surgical cases that expand your expertise.

State-of-the-art technology and evidence-based practices.

A supportive, team-focused culture where your skills are valued.

Generous Hiring Incentives for Qualified Candidates. We recognize the importance of your decision to join us, which is why we offer:

$10,000 relocation bonus

Housing allowance of $1,800 per month for the first 3 months (for candidates relocating from 50+ miles away)

This is more than a jobits an opportunity to grow your career and make a lasting impact in a hospital where every case counts and every patient matters.

Take the next step in your surgical career. Join a team thats ready when it matters most.

Summary Responsible for the safe delivery and documentation of patient care through the nursing process of assessment// diagnosing// planning// implementation// and evaluation. Performs responsibilities in five areas of nursing practice utilizing critical thinking// management// problem solving and differentiation of urgency in the role of: clinician// teacher// researcher// leadership and professional development. Responsible for directing and coordinating nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards subscribed to by American Nursing Association and in accordance with the Florida Nurse Practice Act and other regulatory standards. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Supports the organization vision and mission. Uses knowledge of patient's age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through excellence in customer service and performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care. The nurse practice is guided by the code of ethics for nurses with interpretative statements.

Requirements

• Education Requirements: Associates degree from accredited school of professional nursing required; Bachelors preferred.
• Experience Requirements: Must have at least 2 years of recent Operating Room experience. Qualified individuals will successfully complete the competency assessment. Experience requirements may vary by department. Please reference the Nursing Addendums for department specific requirements.
• Certification Requirements: Proof of American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS), current for a minimum of 90 days after hire date. Certification requirements may vary by department. Please reference the Nursing Addendums for department specific requirements.
• License Requirements: Currently licensed in the State of Florida, Compact License, or Out of State License with the ability to transfer to FL.
• Other Requirements: Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and customer service skills required.

Lee Health Job ID #102207r.

About Lee Health

Lee Health is one of the largest public health systems in the U.S. and one of the largest not-for-profit public health system and Safety Net Hospital in Florida that receives no direct tax support.

Benefits

• Employee assistance programs
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Pet insurance
• Life insurance
• Discount program
• Relocation bonus