Operating Room Registered Nurse
Listed on 2026-10-19
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Nursing
RN Nurse, Operating Room Nurse, Surgical Assistant, Healthcare Nursing
As an Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) at UNC Health Appalachian, you'll provide specialized surgical nursing care in a highly collaborative perioperative environment. You'll play a vital role in ensuring patient safety and supporting successful surgical outcomes while working alongside surgeons, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary teams.
This position is ideal for nurses who thrive in fast-paced clinical settings, remain calm under pressure, and are passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in the operating room.
Located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains,
Boone, North Carolina offers exceptional outdoor recreation, vibrant community living, and outstanding quality of life.
Compensation: Starting at $34.00/hour and is commensurate with education, experience, certification, and internal equity.
Schedule:Monday - Thursday, Some on-call required; 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Applicable Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plan with employer match; paid time off; tuition reimbursement; wellness incentives; and additional employee support programs.
Benefits Eligibility: Applicable benefits begin the first of the month following 60 days of employment from new hire orientation.
Status: Non-Exempt
What You'll Do as an Operating Room RN Surgical Patient CareProvide direct and indirect patient care that meets the psychosocial, physical, and restorative needs of surgical patients.
Deliver specialized nursing care in the operating room under sterile conditions.
Monitor patient condition throughout procedures and communicate changes to physicians and anesthesiologists.
Ensure patient safety by maintaining accurate counts of instruments, sponges, and surgical supplies.
Clinical CollaborationWork closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative staff to support surgical procedures.
Apply evidence-based practice to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Maintain accurate documentation and communication with interdisciplinary teams.
Professional Practice & SafetyFollow organizational policies, regulatory standards, and the Nurse Practice Act.
Promote a patient-centered environment focused on safety, quality, and service excellence.
Respond promptly and effectively to changes in patient condition or emergency situations.
Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and accountability in all aspects of care delivery.
What We're Looking For Qualifications/Licenses EducationGraduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
ExperiencePrevious experience as a Registered Nurse preferred but not required.
Prior healthcare experience in an acute or clinical setting preferred.
One (1) year of experience in a similar role preferred.
Required Licensure & CertificationsCurrent, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of North Carolina.
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required at the time of hire.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association required within one (1) year of hire.
Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesAbility to communicate effectively with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
Competence in delivering safe and effective nursing care within licensure and regulatory guidelines.
Knowledge of perioperative nursing care and patient safety standards.
Ability to work within the chain of command using effective verbal and non-verbal communication.
Strong commitment to patient-centered care and service excellence.
Physical & Work Environment Physical DemandsAbility to lift, position, push, pull, and/or transfer patients weighing 50+ pounds.
Manual dexterity and mobility for clinical procedures.
Prolonged sitting, standing, and…
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