Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse

ATC Travelers A • Rockford, IL

3h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly disciplined and detail-oriented Registered Nurse to join our surgical services team. The OR Nurse provides essential patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures. This role involves serving as either a scrub nurse or a circulating nurse, ensuring that the sterile field is maintained, the surgical team has necessary supplies, and the patient remains stable and safe throughout the operative period.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN preferred) from an accredited nursing program.
• Current and unrestricted state license as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Prior experience in an operating room or surgical setting is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of surgical instruments, sterilization standards, and perioperative nursing principles.
• Ability to think critically and act quickly in high-pressure or emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a CNOR (Certified Perioperative Nurse) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room with the required sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies specific to each surgical procedure.
• Assess and prepare patients for surgery, verifying consents, surgical sites, and medical history.
• Maintain the sterile field and strictly adhere to aseptic techniques to prevent surgical site infections.
• Serve as a circulating nurse by coordinating the activities of the surgical team, managing patient positioning, and documenting the procedure in real-time.
• Serve as a scrub nurse by passing instruments and supplies to the surgeon and assisting with the surgical procedure as needed.
• Conduct accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments before, during, and after the surgery to ensure no items are retained.
• Monitor the patient’s vital signs and physical condition during the procedure, alerting the surgical team to any significant changes.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to ensure efficient workflow and patient safety.
• Provide immediate post-operative care and safely hand off patients to the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees