Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room

Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room

Company: Nurse America

Location: Oklahoma – Multiple Locations

Job Type: Full-Time | Day & Night Opportunities Available

Estimated Pay: $45–$60/hour, depending on experience, location, shift, specialty, and facility

Nurse America is building a talent pool of qualified Operating Room Registered Nurses (OR RNs) for current and upcoming perioperative opportunities with healthcare facilities across Oklahoma.

We are seeking experienced OR nurses who are passionate about surgical patient care, patient safety, teamwork, and delivering high-quality perioperative services.

The Operating Room RN provides professional nursing care throughout the perioperative process. The RN may be responsible for preoperative assessment and preparation, intraoperative circulating responsibilities, patient monitoring, surgical documentation, coordination with the surgical team, and maintaining a safe and efficient operating room environment.

• Provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality nursing care to surgical patients.
• Perform preoperative assessments and prepare patients for scheduled procedures.
• Verify patient identification, surgical procedure, consent, medical history, and required documentation.
• Prepare and assess the operating room, equipment, instruments, and supplies for scheduled procedures.
• Serve as an OR Circulator and coordinate patient care throughout surgical procedures.
• Monitor patient condition and respond appropriately to changes in clinical status.
• Assist with patient positioning and ensure patient safety throughout the procedure.
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and other members of the perioperative team.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and surgical activities.
• Follow infection prevention, sterile technique, safety, and quality standards.
• Maintain appropriate supplies, equipment, and inventory for surgical procedures.
• Educate and support patients and families as appropriate before and after procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement, performance improvement, and staff education activities.
• Maintain required clinical competencies and comply with applicable nursing and healthcare standards.
• Perform additional perioperative nursing duties as assigned.

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oklahoma or applicable Compact RN license.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; ADN, Diploma, or BSN accepted.
• Current BLS/CPR certification
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• Minimum 1 year of operating room or perioperative nursing experience preferred
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• OR Circulator experience strongly preferred.
• Strong assessment, communication, organization, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and assist with patient movement and positioning as required.

Candidates with experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply:

• OR Circulator
• Operating Room Nursing
• Perioperative Nursing
• Pre-Op Nursing
• PACU/Post-Anesthesia Care
• Surgical Services
• Critical Care
• Surgical/Procedural Nursing

Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, CNOR, or other perioperative certifications may be required or preferred depending on the assigned facility.

• Full-time, part time and PRN opportunities available
• Day and night opportunities may be available depending on facility
• Weekend/shift differentials may apply
• Compensation and schedule may vary based on facility, experience, specialty, and location

Nurse America connects qualified healthcare professionals with opportunities that align with their clinical experience, location, schedule, and career goals. Our recruiting team provides support throughout the hiring process and works to identify opportunities that are a strong fit for both candidates and healthcare facilities.