Operating Room - RN Opportunities (PACU, Peri-Op, Pre-Op, OR)

Position Summary

 

The Orlando Health System of Care includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Join us!

Combining the collective strengths of two powerhouse organizations, Orlando Health and the high-quality physicians at Watson Clinic are expanding access to award-winning specialty care for patients in Polk County and beyond.

 

Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital – a state-of-the-art, seven-story, multi-specialty hospital – will serve as a vital 550,000 square-foot healthcare hub offering:

• 300+ inpatient beds and 69 emergency and observation beds
• 11 operating rooms and four cardiac interventional suites
• Dedicated labor and delivery services – including a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) that will debut shortly after the hospital opens
• Comprehensive cardiovascular, neurology, and oncology services
• Advanced surgical procedures

 

We are seeking compassionate and skilled Registered Nurses to join our growing Perioperative Services team. This opportunity is designed to connect with experienced and aspiring perioperative nurses interested in roles throughout the surgical continuum, including the Operating Room (OR), Pre-Operative (PreOp), Perioperative Services, and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).

 

Whether your expertise is in circulating, preparing patients for surgery, recovering patients after anesthesia, or providing exceptional perioperative care, we encourage you to apply and explore opportunities within our collaborative surgical team.

Areas of Opportunity

• Operating Room (OR)
• Pre-Operative (PreOp)
• Perioperative Services
• Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Benefits Beyond the Expected

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

• Benefits that begin on Day 1
• Four (4) weeks paid parental leave
• Debt-free degrees through our Preferred Education Program
• Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment programs
• Back-up childcare and elder care
• Fertility benefits and adoption assistance
• NCLEX reimbursement
• Free NCPDs for RN license
• Free Kaplan review courses
• Dedicated RN career counselor and GN Coordinators to develop you
• Specialty certifications reimbursement
• And more!

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care throughout the surgical experience.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure outstanding patient outcomes.
• Monitor patient condition and respond appropriately to changes in clinical status.
• Educate patients and families regarding procedures, recovery expectations, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Promote patient safety, infection prevention, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support a positive, team-oriented environment focused on exceptional patient care.