OR Nurse Jobs

Operating room nurses, also called surgical nurses or perioperative nurses, are RNs who specialize in the operating room. Perioperative nurses help plan, administer, and evaluate the treatment of patients scheduled for various surgical procedures. They work closely with patients and their family members, as well as the surgical staff and other health care professionals.

Operating Room nursing at a glance

Scope of practice:

• Care for patients before, during, and after surgery

• Address patient and family member concerns

• Monitor patients’ vital signs and report adverse changes

• Gather necessary surgical equipment and supplies for the scheduled procedure

• Ensure operating room sterility and optimal patient care

• May work as a scrub nurse, circulating nurse, or RN First Assistant