RN Surgery – Gynecology/Urology OR

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RN Loan Repayment

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation Assistance

Caregiver Well-Being resources

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic's Gynecology/Urology Operating Room on the Main Campus seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to support surgical patients from preoperative through recovery, delivering compassionate, evidence-based care in a fast-paced operative setting.

You will scrub and circulate, assist surgeons, and maintain OR readiness while adhering to safety standards. A BSN is preferred; ADN/BSN eligible applicants with RN licensure and BLS/ACLS will be considered.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (ADN or BSN)
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• ACLS certification within 6 months of hire
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross
• One year RN experience or completion of perioperative residency program

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Surgical scrubbing

Circulating nursing

Pre/postoperative care

Team collaboration

Education

ADN or BSN program

RN licensure

BLS certification

ACLS certification

BSN preferred

Job description

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.

Cleveland Clinic's Gynecology/Urology Operating Room is dedicated to delivering exceptional surgical care to patients of all ages. This specialized unit performs a wide range of complex procedures, including kidney and uterine transplants, gender-affirming surgeries, hysterectomies, pelvic organ prolapse repairs, prostate cancer surgeries, and advanced robotic-assisted procedures.

As a Registered Nurse on this team, you will play a vital role in ensuring patients are safely prepared, supported, and comfortable throughout every stage of their surgical journey—from preoperative care through recovery. Your clinical expertise, attention to detail, and compassionate approach help create a positive patient experience, providing reassurance and comfort during what can often be a challenging and emotional time.

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 + on- call requirements from 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. The call window is 1 hour. Orientation is 6 months long Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. with no weekends or holidays during orientation. Shifts are assigned after orientation.

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 up to 25 pounds and ability to push, pull, and navigate supply carts weighing > than 75 pounds periodically.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $35.50

Maximum hourly: $55.60

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).