RN - Registered Nurse - Operating Room CVOR - Days

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking an experienced OR Nurse for the CVOR department. The role provides professional nursing care for patients undergoing surgical procedures in the operating suite.

The position requires scrub and circulating duties, patient monitoring, and direct assistance to the surgeon, including hemostasis and suturing. Schedule is 6am–3pm, Monday–Friday, with rotating calls; the work location is UAB St. Vincent's East.

Qualifications

• RN skilled in surgical/operative care.
• Experience with scrub and circulating roles preferred.
• Ability to assist physicians with surgical tasks and wound exposure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional nursing care in the operative setting.
• Perform scrub functions: instrument handling and preparation.
• Perform circulating duties: monitor, record, and communicate patient condition.
• Assist operating physician with hemostasis, suturing and wound exposure; help with patient positioning.
• Prepare operating rooms and surgical instruments/equipment for use.

Skills

Surgical nursing

Operative patient care

Education

Diploma in Nursing

RN license (Alabama)

Job description

• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's East
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Position Overview

• Department: CVOR
• Schedule: 6am-3pm Monday-Friday, rotating weekday/weekend/holiday call
• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's East
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Job Description

Deliver professional nursing care in the operative setting to patients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures.

• Perform scrub functions including the 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.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American 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.

Education

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

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world‑class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting‑edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award‑winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast‑paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close‑knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission‑driven organization committed to delivering life‑changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry‑leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.