Registered Nurse (T&RC) – Operating Room Full-Time Variable Shifts

SBHU; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 108,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Pension Plan

Job summary

Stony Brook University Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse 1 (T&RC) for the Operating Room. This full-time role covers preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing activities across variable shifts.

The ideal candidate will hold a NY RN license (or eligibility) with a BSN preferred, plus OR experience and CNOR certification if possible. BLS certification is required, and onboarding includes standard health and safety screenings.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NY license required or eligibility.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Two years OR RN experience and CNOR certification preferred.
• BLS certification required (within onboarding).

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition and coordinate care with other health disciplines.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans and discharge planning.
• Administer direct care and medications as needed.
• Maintain infection control and safe environment.
• Document care in medical records and communicate changes to team.
• Participate in quality assurance activities within the unit/hospital.

Skills

Nursing care

Infection control

Scrub and circulating skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse NY License

Job description

Registered Nurse (T&RC) – Operating Room Full-Time Variable Shifts

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, our Registered Nurses are critical members of the team who diagnose and treat responses to actual or potential health problems by means of nursing methods and techniques such as case finding, health teaching and counseling. Our valued team members provide care supportive to our patients’ health and well-being, while adhering to a medical regimen.

Our OR nurses performs nursing activities in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases of the patients’ surgical experience.

Duties of a Registered Nurse may include the following but are not limited to:

• Assess the patient’s condition and nursing needs; coordinate nursing care activities with other health disciplines involved in the treatment effort to relate and integrate the nursing regimen with the treatment plan for patients.
• Develop a written individualized care plan which includes teaching needs and discharge planning.
• Administer direct care when professional nursing skills and judgment are needed.
• Administer medications.
• Practice infection control and participate in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the delivery of nursing care to all assigned patients. Communicates changes in patient’s condition and questions regarding patient care to Charge RN/Clinician.
• Develops and maintains current written plan of care for assigned patients. Sets priorities to meet the patient’s needs. Sets patient goals and priorities with the patient and/or family.
• Provides documented evidence in the medical record of patient/family teaching and their responses and understanding of the teaching. Ensures that patient education and instructions are consistent with that of the physician or designee.
• Communicates and works effectively with other staff and other departments.
• Participates in unit or hospital based quality assurance activities or committees to contribute to the advancement of the nursing profession at Stony Brook University Hospital.

Working Conditions:

Working conditions may involve exposure to infectious disease, blood, body fluids and/or tissue as well as other unpleasant elements such as accidents, injuries and illness. May be exposed to and be required to handle varying unpredictable, emergency and crisis situations. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours and pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. This position is classified by OSHA as Category 1.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse 1 (T&RC)

Required:Possession of or eligibility for a license to practice as a registered nurse in New York State.*

Preferred:Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and at least one year of previous hospital acute care experience. 2 years of Operating Room RN experience, Demonstrated experience with complex surgical procedures and high-acuity patients, Must possess strong scrub and circulating skills. Must be able to independently scrub and circulate surgical cases. CNOR Cert

*Only licensed nurse experience in anacute care** facility will be counted towards RN1 experience.

** As part of the onboarding process, we require a copy of your current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. This allows us to accurately track expiration dates and ensure compliance.

If your BLS certification is set to expire within 90 days of your start date, you will be scheduled to attend a BLS training session during your nursing orientation.

Acute care is defined as medical services provided for illnesses that are short-term (usually less than 30 days), intense, and have a relatively severe to very severe course, requiring knowledge and expertise in the vigilant monitoring of subtle changes in the patient’s condition, as well as ability to quickly recognize and identify potential problems and conditions resulting from a previous disease.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine’s Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination

Anticipated Pay Range

The salary range for this position is listed below. This range reflects Stony Brook University Hospital’s good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting.

The final offer will be determined based on the candidate’s verified years of relevant, comparable experience. Please note that misrepresentation or inflation of experience may result in disqualification from the hiring process or termination of employment if hired.

Some positions may also include annual supplemental pay, such as:

• Location Pay: for UUP, CSEA, and PEF full-time positions
• Shift Differentials: Additional pay for evening, night, or other supplemental shifts (e.g., inconvenience pay, geographic pay, or other applicable differentials)

At Stony Brook University Hospital, your compensation extends beyond your paycheck. We offer comprehensive benefits including generous leave, health insurance, and participation in the state pension system that contribute significantly to your overall total rewards package.

Stony Brook Medicine integrates and elevates all of Stony Brook University’s health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It includes our Health Sciences schools — Medicine, Dental, Health Professions, Nursing and Social Welfare — a Program in Public Health, as well as Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, Long Island State Veterans Home, and more than 200 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Job Number:

2603644
Official Job Title: Registered Nurse 1 (T&RC) 4373

Job Field

: Operating Room

Primary Location

: US-NY-Stony Brook
Department/Hiring Area: Operating Room

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

:Variable Shift Hours: variable shifts available Pass Days: Variable

Posting Start Date

: Oct 8, 2026

Posting End Date

: Oct 23, 2026, 3:59:00 AM
Salary:108,182 – 133,000 (rates are subject to change based on FTE and Shifts)
Salary Grade:SG18
SBU Area:Stony Brook University Hospital