PRN Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN), a practice partner of Together Women's Health is seeking a PRN Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN).

The Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) is responsible for providing safe, effective, and high-quality care to patients before, during, and after surgical procedures. The OR RN functions as a key member of the perioperative team, serving in circulating and/or scrub roles, and collaborates closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

• Preoperative Duties:
• Conducts patient assessments and verifies surgical consent, site, and preoperative preparation.
• Reviews patient history, allergies, and medication lists prior to surgery.
• Prepares the OR with necessary instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Intraoperative Duties:
• Serves as a circulating or scrub nurse during surgical procedures.
• Maintains a sterile environment and enforces infection control standards.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgical team to ensure smooth workflow.
• Monitors patient status, including vital signs, anesthesia response, and safety.
• Performs accurate counts of sponges, instruments, and sharps.
• Postoperative Duties:
• Assists with patient transfer to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU).
• Provides detailed hand-off communication to recovery nurses.
• Documents all intraoperative care and observations thoroughly in the medical record.
• General Responsibilities:
• Participates in continuing education and professional development.
• Maintains current knowledge of surgical procedures, equipment, and best practices.
• Adheres to all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Responds promptly and effectively to emergency situations.

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of GA.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• 1+ year experience in an acute care OR setting.