RN Surgery - General OR

ccf; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RN Loan Repayment

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Caregiver Well-Being resources

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System is seeking an RN for the General OR on the Main Campus in Cleveland. The role focuses on perioperative nursing across a broad range of procedures, with collaboration among surgeons, anesthesia providers and the caregiving team.

Position offers day shifts with call, comprehensive perioperative orientation, ongoing education, and opportunities for professional growth within a world-renowned healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (ADN or BSN).
• Current state RN license.
• BLS certification (AHA/Red Cross).
• ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional nursing care in an operative setting for adult and pediatric patients.
• Perform scrub functions: select and handle instruments and supplies.
• Perform circulating functions: monitor patient condition and communicate effectively.
• Assist the operating physician with surgical tasks such as hemostasis and wound exposure.
• Prepare the operating room and equipment for use.

Skills

Scrub functions

Circulating functions

Patient care

Communication

Safety protocols

Education

ADN or BSN program

BSN preferred

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title RN Surgery - General OR

Location Cleveland

Facility Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department OR Colorectal-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code F00170

Shift Days

Schedule 7:00am-3:30pm/9:00am-5:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Cleveland Clinic's General OR is a dynamic, team-focused surgical environment that cares for patients undergoing a wide range of complex procedures, including GI, colorectal, oncology, bariatric, endocrine, transplant, and other advanced surgeries. Cases can range from two to twelve hours and include highly specialized operations such as Whipple procedures, colon and intestinal surgeries, organ transplants, and complex oncology interventions. The General/Colorectal OR is also at the forefront of surgical innovation, offering experience with both traditional multi-port and advanced single-port robotic procedures.

As an OR nurse, you will be an essential member of the surgical team, working closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and fellow caregivers to deliver safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care throughout every stage of surgery. Responsibilities include preparing and supporting patients before surgery, maintaining a safe and organized sterile environment, assisting during procedures, advocating for patients while they are under anesthesia, and providing education and communication to patients and families. Cleveland Clinic supports both experienced nurses and new graduates through a comprehensive perioperative orientation program, along with ongoing education and specialty training to promote professional growth and long-term career success.

How You'll Benefit

• Take advantage of industry leading benefits, including our RN Loan Repayment program, which helps pay off student debt, and our Tuition Reimbursement program to reinvest in your career.
• And if you're relocating to join us, you could be eligible for relocation assistance.
• Our Center for Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well-Being sets caregiver safety as a priority, identifying, reporting and responding to incidents and providing safety resources.

A caregiver in this position works days + call from 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The call window is 1 hour. Shifts are assigned after orientation and offer the flexibility to work 8 or 10-hour shifts. Orientation is 6 months long Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will

• Deliver professional nursing care in an operative setting to adult and pediatric patients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures.
• Perform scrub functions, such as selecting and handling instruments and supplies.
• Perform circulating functions, such as monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing the overall nursing care of patients before, during and after the procedure.
• Assist the operating physician with surgical tasks, such as hemostasis, suturing, wound exposure and patient positioning.
• Prepare the Operating Room, surgical instruments and surgical equipment for use.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (ADN or BSN program)
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Licensed military RN experience will be considered
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 6 months of hire
• One year RN experience required or completion of Cleveland Clinic perioperative residency program.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include

• Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN)

Physical Requirements

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing