Registered Nurse RN Operating Room CVOR

Registered Nurse – Operating Room at Methodist Healthcare in San Antonio. Provide safe, compassionate perioperative care for diverse surgical patients in a fast-paced acute care setting. Responsibilities include circulating and/or scrubbing for procedures, monitoring patients intraoperatively, administering medications, and maintaining strict sterile technique. Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and the OR team while documenting care in the EHR. Join a mission-driven, patient-focused culture with robust training, advancement opportunities, and competitive benefits in a collaborative, high-performing surgical services department. Provide perioperative nursing care for surgical patients, including pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases. Circulate and/or scrub for a wide range of surgical procedures following aseptic and safety protocols. Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and respond to changes in patient condition during surgery. Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical techs to ensure safe, efficient procedures. Prepare, verify, and manage surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for each case. Educate and support patients and families regarding procedures, recovery, and post-op care. Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the electronic health record (EHR). Follow hospital, regulatory, and infection prevention standards to maintain a safe OR environment. Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and staff education within the OR. Precept and mentor new staff as needed and contribute to a collaborative, mission-driven culture. Perioperative nursing Intraoperative patient monitoring Circulating nurse skills Scrub nurse skills Aseptic and sterile technique Medication administration (IV, IM, PO) Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation Patient assessment and monitoring Airway and hemodynamic support basics OR equipment and instrument management Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active RN license in the state of Texas (or compact RN license with Texas eligibility). BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required. ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) preferred or obtained within specified timeframe. CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room) preferred. Completion of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred). Previous Operating Room or perioperative training strongly preferred.