RN - Registered Nurse - Operating Room

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama, seeks a full-time Registered Nurse to provide exceptional care in the surgical setting. You'll be responsible for delivering nursing care during operative procedures and assisting surgeons. BLS certification and an Associate RN license are essential.

Join a committed team at UAB St. Vincent’s, where fostering patient care and compassion has been our legacy for over 125 years. We offer generous paid time off and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Alabama.
• BLS Provider certifications required within a month of hire.
• Experience in an Operating Room setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional nursing care during surgical procedures.
• Prepare operating rooms and ensure instruments are ready.
• Assist surgeons with patient positioning and tasks.

Skills

Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse

BLS Provider certification

Operating Room Experience

Scrubbing and circulating competencies

Education

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing

Job description

Job Details

Full‑time, Monday – Friday. Shift starts at 6:00 am; 5‑8 hour shift. Rotating holiday, weekend, and evening call required. Work location: UAB St. Vincent's East. Benefits include generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more.

What You Will Do

• Deliver professional nursing care in the operative setting to patients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures.
• Perform scrub functions including 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 assist 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 You Will Need

• Licensure / Certification / Registration:
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 month of hire date or job transfer date required. AHA or Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Minimum Requirements

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

Additional Preferences

• OR Experience Preferred.

About UAB St. Vincent’s

UAB St. Vincent’s, part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we are a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name. We are committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.