Job Description

Registered Nurse (Scrub/Circulating)
Location Manhattan, New York
Position Type Full-Time

We are actively seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to join the team. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Scrub Nurse and/or Circulating Nurse. This role provides an opportunity to be part of a patient-focused environment and deliver high-quality perioperative and postoperative care.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preoperative tasks, including patient preparation, verifying identity and procedures, providing instructions, and assisting patients to the OR.
• Ensure proper pre-op documentation and conduct admission assessments, reporting any abnormal findings to the Anesthesiologist.
• Admit and transfer patients to PACU, monitor post-op patients, take vital signs, and assess patient condition from admission to discharge, ensuring thorough documentation.
• Provide post-op instructions to patients and perform follow-up calls, documenting responses in patient records.
• Conduct pre-operative calls to patients before the day of surgery.
• Maintain crash cart inventory and complete maintenance logs.
• Assist scrub technicians with case preparations and supply management.
• Support OR operations by providing additional instruments and supplies as needed.
• Stay knowledgeable and up-to-date on the functionality and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Restock units as needed and maintain a clean, safe environment in the admitting and recovery areas.
• Maintain required logs (e.g., refrigerator temperatures, crash cart, surgery, narcotics, specimen).
• Facilitate communication between the front desk and OR staff for efficient patient flow.
• Adhere to and report any violations of infection control policies, including hand hygiene, glove usage, needle stick prevention, and sterilization practices.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Nursing.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications (PALS certification is a plus).

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: starting at $50/ hr, based on experience and qualifications
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Commuter benefits.

Apply Today
If you are a motivated Registered Nurse ready to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team, we encourage you to apply now!