Operating Room Registered Nurse

Clinical Nursing

PRN , Days , 0830-5p

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 team members.

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 an outstanding quality of life.

• Compensation:Starts at$34.00/hour
  and is commensurate with education, experience, certification, and internal equity.
• Schedule: PRN 8:30am - 5:00pm
• 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 begin the first of the month following 60 days of employment from new hire orientation.

• Provide 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.

• Work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative staff to support surgical procedures.
• Apply evidence-based practice to support optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communication with interdisciplinary teams.

• Follow 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.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.

Experience

• Previous experience as a Registered Nurse preferred but not required.
• Prior healthcare experience in an acute care or clinical setting preferred.
• One (1) year of experience in a similar role preferred.

• Current, unrestricted
  Registered Nurse (RN)license in the State of North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)through the American Heart Association required at hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)through the American Heart Association required within one (1) year of hire.

• Ability 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.

• Ability to lift, position, push, pull, and/or transfer patients weighing 50+ pounds.
• Manual dexterity and mobility necessary for clinical procedures.
• Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking during surgical procedures.
• Frequent bending, squatting, twisting, and reaching.
• Near visual acuity required for detailed clinical tasks (20 inches or less).

• Regular exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious materials.
• Exposure to mechanical and electrical equipment and surgical instruments.
• Exposure to chemicals, specimens, and environmental hazards.
• Irregular hours, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency situations.
• Extended standing and walking during procedures (8+ hours per shift).
• Occasional exposure to radiation, including X-ray and related imaging equipment.

• Specialized Nursing Practice:Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic perioperative environment while contributing to…