RN - OR, Santa Monica Surgery Center

UCLA Health; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Santa Monica, CA seeks a skilled Clinical Nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care for surgical patients, using the nursing process. The role includes circulating and scrub responsibilities within a Magnet-designated health system.

The position requires an active California RN license, a BSN or MSN, and at least 2 years in the operating room, with BLS certification. You will work Monday to Friday, on-site, reporting to the Unit Director.

Qualifications

• Current valid California RN license, required.
• BSN or MSN, required.
• 2 years of operating room experience as an RN, required.
• Experience circulating and scrubbing.
• BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association, required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to surgical patients using the nursing process.
• Function in circulating and scrub roles under supervision of Unit Director.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure patient safety and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

RN license

OR experience

BSN/MSN

BLS certified

Orthopedic surgery knowledge

Circulating and scrub

Patient assessments

Care planning

Education

BSN

MSN

Job description

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Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 0645-1515

Posted Date

08/17/2026

Salary Range: $65.76 - 97.76 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

32264

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Take on a rewarding role in a Magnet® designated and world-class health organization! The clinical nurse is a professional caregiver who provides direct patient care and assumes responsibility and accountability for surgical patients via the nursing process.

Under direct supervision of the Unit Director and Assistant Unit Director, the incumbent will function in the circulating and scrub role. The clinical nurse is an integral part of the surgical team, working collaboratively to ensure patient safety, implement nursing interventions, and participate in process and quality improvement initiatives.

Job Qualifications

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*Please ensure your resume and application clearly specify the unit(s) you have worked on as part of your work experience*

We’re seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated nursing professional with:

• Current valid California RN license, required
• BSN or MSN, required
• 2 years of operating room experience as an RN, required
• experience circulating and scrubing
• BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association, required
• Experience in orthopedic surgery, specifically total joint arthroplasty, preferred
• Skill in implementing appropriate nursing interventions on a consistent basis
• Ability to perform historical, physical and behavioral patient assessments
• Ability to develop and implement and evaluate patient care plan actively involving patients, family, and staff
• Official Transcripts and/or original diploma from a registered nursing program must be provided upon hire

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.