RN - Operating Room (Nights)

Job Title: RN – Operating Room (Nights)
Location: Naples, FL
Employment Type: Temporary Contract
Department: Surgical Services / Operating Room
Schedule: Sunday, Monday & Tuesday | Three 12-Hour Night Shifts
Shift Hours: 6:45 PM–7:15 AM
Weekly Hours: 36 Hours
Pay Rate: $80.00/hour
Weekend Requirements: Sunday Night Shift Required
Holiday Requirements: Major and Minor Holidays Covered Through On-Call Rotation | No On-Call Required for This Position
Clinical Setting: Hospital-Based Operating Room / Multi-Specialty Surgical Services
Patient Population: Adult and Pediatric Patients
EMR: Epic | Prior Experience Required
Local Candidates: Not Accepted

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) for a night shift contract opportunity in Naples, Florida.

The OR RN will provide perioperative nursing care to adult and pediatric patients, primarily serving as a circulating nurse across multiple surgical specialties, including General Surgery, Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, Breast Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedics, and Robotic Surgery using the da Vinci Xi system.

Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of recent OR experience, strong circulating skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-specialty surgical environment.

This position offers $80.00/hour, a consistent Sunday–Tuesday night schedule, and no on-call requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive perioperative nursing care to adult and pediatric surgical patients.
• Function as a circulating RN, coordinating surgical activities, maintaining patient safety, and supporting the operating room team.
• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes.
• Support surgical procedures across multiple specialties, including:
• General Surgery
• Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology
• Breast Surgery
• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Robotic-Assisted Surgery (da Vinci Xi)
• Perform preoperative assessments, verify surgical readiness, and identify potential patient risks.
• Coordinate surgical time-outs, patient positioning, equipment preparation, and operating room safety protocols.
• Maintain sterile technique, infection prevention practices, and surgical safety standards.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Monitor patient conditions, recognize clinical changes, and respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Administer medications according to established protocols and RN scope of practice.
• Anticipate surgical team needs and assist with specialized equipment, including robotic surgical systems.
• Maintain accurate and timely perioperative documentation using Epic EMR.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families and provide thorough handoff reports.
• Adapt to changing surgical assignments, patient acuity, and urgent cases.
• Participate in quality improvement, clinical education, and competency development.
• Provide guidance or preceptorship to new staff and students when appropriate.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education: Nursing education meeting Florida RN licensure requirements.
• Licensure: Active Florida RN or APRN license.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of recent Operating Room nursing experience.
• Circulating Skills: Proven ability to function independently as an OR circulating RN.
• Multi-Specialty Experience: Experience supporting surgical procedures across multiple specialties.
• Certifications:
• Current BLS – American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
• Current ACLS – AHA or ARC.
• Clinical Competencies: Proficiency in perioperative assessments, medication administration, patient positioning, sterile technique, and surgical safety.
• Patient Care: Ability to provide appropriate perioperative care to both adult and pediatric patients.
• EMR: Previous Epic experience required, with successful completion of an Epic competency assessment on the first day.
• Computer Skills: Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.
• Professional Skills: Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, communication, organization, and time management; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Schedule: Must be available Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, 6:45 PM–7:15 AM.
• Candidate Eligibility: Local candidates are not accepted.
• Pre-Employment: Must complete required background checks, health screenings, immunization documentation, competency assessments, and facility onboarding.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume hospital OR or multi-specialty surgical department.
• Strong background in General Surgery, Gynecologic Oncology, Breast Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedics, and Robotic Surgery.
• Experience with da Vinci Xi robotic-assisted procedures.
• Ability to function as both a circulating RN and scrub nurse.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Experience caring for both adult and pediatric surgical patients.
• Familiarity with Epic perioperative documentation workflows.
• Previous experience working 12-hour night shifts.
• Experience supporting complex or urgent surgical cases requiring advanced equipment and interdisciplinary coordination.