About this opportunity
Aptive Resources lists this Operating Room Registered Nurse (PRN) opportunity in miami, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title: Operating Room RN (Specialty RN)
Location: Miami VA Medical Center
Period of Performance: 08/12/2025 – 08/11/2030
Shift Schedule: PRN; 7:00am-5:30pm
Position Description
The Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) provides specialized perioperative care within a dynamic, high‑acuity environment. Working in an 11‑room operating suite with a 14‑bed PACU, the RN delivers patient‑centered care across a broad spectrum of surgical specialties, including general, cardiothoracic, vascular, endovascular, plastic, ophthalmology, genitourinary, gynecology, neurosurgery, orthopedic, ENT, and robotic procedures. The OR RN is integral to the surgical team, serving as both a circulating nurse and scrub nurse, maintaining a safe, sterile environment, assisting surgeons, and ensuring seamless patient care throughout the surgical process. This role requires advanced clinical skills, precision, and adaptability to uphold patient safety, surgical standards, and quality care in fast‑paced, critical situations.
Primary Responsibilities
Collaborate with the surgical team to develop a perioperative plan and secure necessary supplies.
Follow AORN Standards of Care throughout the perioperative process.
Assist patients before surgery to complete paperwork, answer questions, and calm fears.
Monitor patients' conditions during and after surgery.
Act as a scrub nurse: select and pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon during the operation.
Act as a circulating nurse: manage overall nursing care in the operating room to maintain a safe and comfortable environment.
Maintain the sterile field, surgical instruments, sharps, and sponge counts.
Prepare patients for surgery, including surgical scrubs, positioning, and skin preparation.
Educate patients on best practices for recovery, including pain management and wound care.
Minimum Qualifications
BLS and ACLS certifications accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Unrestricted nursing license in any U.S. state, territory, Commonwealth, or district of Columbia.
Minimum of three (3) years of current nursing experience, including prior OR experience, especially orthopedic surgeries.
Education: ASN accepted; BSN preferred; must be completed at a school accredited by ACEN or CCNE.
EEO Statement
Aptive is an equal‑opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class. Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active‑duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.
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Worksite address
miami, FL, 33222, US
Who can apply
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