Surgical OR Nurse: Critical Care & OR Focus

Community Health Systems; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Licensure and certification reimburse

Career development opportunities

Student loan support

Recognition programs

Voluntary benefits options

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for OR-focused roles at Surgical Institute of Alabama in Birmingham, AL. The RN will provide patient-centered care across pre-, intra-, and post-operative settings, coordinating with surgeons, anesthesia, and nursing teams to ensure safe and effective surgical care.

Responsibilities include medication administration, patient education, and adherence to infection control and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• RN licensure (state or compact) required; active licensure in Alabama or compact.
• BCLS certification required.
• ACLS and PALS certifications preferred.
• 0-2 years of clinical nursing experience in acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers patient-centered care per nursing process and hospital policies.
• Administers prescribed medications and monitors for adverse effects.
• Assists physicians during procedures within documented competencies.
• Monitors patient vital signs and operates medical equipment.
• Educates patients and families about conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care.
• Ensures infection control protocols and patient safety standards are followed.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Infection control

Team collaboration

CPR/code team

Education

RN licensure (state/compact)

BCLS certification

ACLS certification preferred

PALS certification preferred

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for OR-focused roles at Surgical Institute of Alabama in Birmingham, AL. The RN will provide patient-centered care across pre-, intra-, and post-operative settings, coordinating with surgeons, anesthesia, and nursing teams to ensure safe and effective surgical care.

Responsibilities include medication administration, patient education, and adherence to infection control and safety protocols.