Operating Room RN

Operating Room RN

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital is seeking an Operating Room RN to provide high‑quality, patient‑centered care during surgical procedures. The RN will work closely with surgeons, surgical technologists, and anesthesia staff to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.

HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital is committed to investing in the latest technology enabling nurses to work more efficiently. Are you passionate about delivering patient‑centered care? Submit your application for this position and spend more time at the bedside with the patient.

• Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for predictability.
• Participate in a culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff.
• Utilize continuous investment in equipment, including surgical instruments, devices, and patient positioning to enhance safety and workflow.
• Engage in rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to provide feedback on patient care and surgical workflow improvement.
• Provide on‑call coverage during select non‑business hours.
• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient and family education regarding procedures and peri‑operative care.
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including IV therapy, pre‑operative medications, and surgical site verification.
• Participate in surgical site verification procedures, including briefing, time‑out, debriefing, and universal protocols.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver evidence‑based, continuous‑improvement centered nursing care.
• Collaborate with providers, surgeons, surgical technologists, and other team members.
• Apply nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to independently deliver safe care.
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout the shift, and document changes in the patient’s condition thoroughly.
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment, and follow‑up measures.

• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 30 days of employment start date.
• Associate Degree in Nursing or higher.

• Comprehensive medical coverage with low or no copay for many services.
• Prescription drug coverage, behavioral health, free telemedicine, and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity).
• Auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off company stock.
• Fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and other programs.
• Retirement readiness and rollover assistance services.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability, and leave of absence.
• Employee Health Assistance Fund covering cost‑free employee‑only coverage based on income.

Trident Health is a 445‑bed HCA Healthcare hospital system comprising Trident Medical Center, Summerville Medical Center, and multiple emergency departments. It serves nearly 375,000 South Carolina residents each year and employs more than 2,600 staff, 500 physicians, and 130 volunteers.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.