Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery

Medical Edge Recruitment; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $20,000

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Medical Edge – recruiting on behalf of a client – seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Operating Room. Typical hours are 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with 1–2 call shifts weekly. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is available.

You will work in a fast-paced perioperative environment supporting orthopedic, general, and OB/GYN procedures with robotic-assisted tech options. Responsibilities include pre-, intra-, and post-operative assessments, team collaboration, and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in state of practice.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Associate's degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-, intra-, and post-operative assessments to ensure patient safety.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team to maintain efficient OR workflow.
• Provide age- and procedure-appropriate perioperative nursing care.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the medical record.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and OR staff to achieve high-quality patient outcomes.

Skills

Team collaboration

Perioperative care

Pre-/intra-/post-operative assessments

Documentation

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Robotic-assisted surgery tech

Job description

Registered Nurse – Operating Room Hiring Company: Medical Edge — Recruiting on behalf of a client

Schedule: Typical hours are 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, plus 1–2 call shifts per week $20,000 Sign-On Bonus Opportunity

Medical Edge is currently hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room on behalf of one of our valued healthcare clients.

As an Operating Room RN, you'll play a vital role in providing safe, high-quality perioperative care. You'll work alongside surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other members of the healthcare team to support patients throughout their surgical experience.

This is a collaborative, fast-paced perioperative environment supporting a wide range of surgical services, primarily orthopedic and general surgery, along with some OB/GYN procedures. The team operates multiple operating rooms, with opportunities to support other procedural areas such as Endoscopy.

The department also utilizes advanced surgical technology, including robotic-assisted surgical systems, providing nurses with opportunities to develop their perioperative expertise while contributing to innovative patient care.

We believe that investing in employees is an important part of delivering excellent patient care.

In addition to your base compensation, this opportunity offers: $20,000 Sign-On Bonus Opportunity

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage, with medical plans starting at $10 per pay period, plus benefit options for eligible part-time and PRN employees.

Financial Protection & PTO:

• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth:

• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Employee Well-being:

• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including virtual care, mental health services, and discount programs.

Professional Development:

• Ongoing learning opportunities and pathways for career advancement.

A Registered Nurse – Operating Room who excels in this role:

• Performs thorough pre-, intra-, and post-operative assessments to promote safe patient care.


• Anticipates the needs of the surgical team and supports an efficient operating room workflow.


• Provides age- and procedure-appropriate nursing care throughout the perioperative process.


• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the medical record.


• Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals to achieve high-quality patient outcomes.

License:

Current North Carolina RN license or Compact RN license with North Carolina endorsement.

Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire.

Certification: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 90 days of hire.

Education:

Associate's degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience:

One year of Operating Room RN experience preferred. Candidates new to the OR may be considered based on their overall nursing experience and qualifications.