Registered Nurse-Operating Room at Gulf Coast Medical Center

Registered Nurse-Operating Room

Location: Gulf Coast Medical Center - 13681 Doctor's Way, Fort Myers FL 33912

Department: Operating Room

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1: 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Pay Rate: $33.37 - $45.05 per hour

Posted 1 day ago

Are you a skilled OR nurse ready to take your career to the next level in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment? Gulf Coast Medical Center is actively seeking experienced and motivated Operating Room RNs to join our growing surgical services team. As the only Level II Trauma Center between Bradenton and Miami, Gulf Coast Medical Center plays a vital role in providing emergency and elective surgical care to our community.

• 22 state-of-the-art operating rooms
• A diverse case mix including trauma, robotics, cardiovascular, orthopedic, neuro, and general surgery
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary team focused on patient safety and surgical excellence

Responsible for the safe delivery and documentation of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Perform responsibilities in five areas of nursing practice utilizing critical thinking, management, problem solving and differentiation of urgency in the role of: clinician, teacher, researcher, leadership and professional development. Responsible for directing and coordinating nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards subscribed to by American Nursing Association and in accordance with the Florida Nurse Practice Act and other regulatory standards.

Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Support the organization’s vision and mission. Use knowledge of patients age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Contribute to the provision of quality nursing care through excellence in customer service and performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required. Associates or Bachelors preferred.
• Experience: Must have two (2) years of recent Operating Room experience. Qualified individuals will successfully complete the competency assessment.
• Certification: Proof of American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS), current for a minimum of 90 days after hire date. For units that require American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), current for a minimum of 90 days after hire date.
• License: Currently licensed in the State of Florida.
• Other: Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and customer service skills required. Certification in specialty area preferred.

• Generous Relocation Incentive of $10,000 for RN's with at least 2 years of nursing experience
• Housing Allowance of $1,800 for 3 months for candidates relocating more than 50 miles
• Supportive, collaborative work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for continued education and professional development
• Focused patient care with efficient case turnover and a steady workflow