Clinical Nurse II - Operating Room Nights

Position Summary

The Operating Room Nurse uses the nursing process to design, coordinate, and deliver patient care that meets the identified needs of patients having operative procedures. May act as scrub or circulating nurse in various procedures. Acts as a role model to nursing students and new nurses on the unit. Functions as a Patient Care Coordinator as requested.

• Minimum of six months recent nursing experience working in an acute‑care perioperative environment
• If applicable, internal UCI candidate with 2+ years of UC service and possession of ADN with current enrollment in an accredited BSN program, with anticipated completion within 2 years
• Demonstrated knowledge of aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation and equipment, and practice of infection control techniques, body mechanics and age‑related acuity levels
• All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to scrub and circulate in most surgical specialties

• Demonstrated experience working in a Level I Trauma Center
• Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families
• BSN and CNOR

• Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support

We offer a wealth of benefits including medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to discounts and perks.

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment
• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E‑Verify
• Pre‑Placement Health Evaluation

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.