Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room - $36-46 per hour

Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) OR - Operating Room for a nursing job in Avondale, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: OR - Operating Room

Discipline: RN

Duration: Ongoing

36 hours per week

Shift: 12 hours

Employment Type: Staff

Sign on Bonus: Up to $10k SOB Based on Eligibility

Job Summary: The Operating Room RN is responsible for delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care throughout the perioperative period. This includes pre-op assessment, intraoperative assistance, and post-op evaluation, always keeping the patient and their family at the center of all decisions.

• Perform continuous assessment and develop individualized perioperative care plans.
• Prevent surgical errors by adhering to safety protocols, including site verification and accurate surgical counts.
• Administer medications and manage specimens in accordance with policies.
• Maintain critical system functions (cardiac, respiratory, neurological) and ensure patient safety during procedures.
• Promote patient education, engagement, and emotional support before and after surgery.
• Ensure patient dignity, privacy, and culturally competent care.
• Accurately document all care activities and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in ongoing performance improvement initiatives.
• Uphold organizational values and serve as a patient advocate.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of OR experience in acute care
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Certification: Current RN license in the state of practice
• BLS and ACLS certifications

Preferred Requirements

• Experience: Trauma, neuro, spine, ortho, or vascular procedures
• Certifications: CNOR certification
• PALS certification (if applicable)

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