RN Surgery - OR Pediatrics

ccf; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System is seeking an RN for Pediatric Operating Room at the Main Campus. The role involves delivering expert pediatric perioperative nursing care in a high‑stakes surgical environment, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high‑quality outcomes.

Candidates should have a nursing degree and current RN license, with BLS and ACLS where required. Prior pediatric OR experience or perioperative residency is preferred, and BSN is favored for advancement.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current state RN licensure in good standing.
• BLS certification required by AHA/Red Cross.
• ACLS required if performing moderate/procedural sedation.
• One year RN experience or completion of Cleveland Clinic's Perioperative Residency Program.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in an operative setting for pediatric patients.
• Perform scrub and circulating nursing functions.
• Prepare the OR, instruments and equipment for procedures.

Skills

Clinical Nursing Skills

Pediatric Care

Critical Thinking

Team Collaboration

Education

Diploma in Nursing

ADN

BSN

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Job Title

RN Surgery - OR Pediatrics

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

OR Peds Surgery-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

F00170

Shift

Days

Schedule

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

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Job Summary

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. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Job Details

As an RN in the Pediatric Operating Room, you will provide expert nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents undergoing surgical and other invasive procedures. In this specialized role, you will apply advanced clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills to support patients with a wide range of pediatric conditions while collaborating with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team committed to delivering safe, high‑quality care in the operative setting.

Our caregivers are specially trained and certified to meet the unique physical and emotional needs of pediatric patients and their families, providing compassionate, family‑centered care throughout the surgical journey. When you join this team, you become part of a supportive, collaborative environment built on shared values, professional excellence, and a commitment to creating the best experience for our patients and the best place to work in healthcare.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide nursing care in an operative setting to patients undergoing surgical or invasive procedures.
• Perform scrub and circulating functions.
• Prepare the OR, surgical instruments and equipment for use.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (Diploma, ADN or BSN program)
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• If performing moderate/procedural sedation must have Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Card (within 6 months of hire)
• One year of RN experience OR completion of Cleveland Clinic's 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.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.