Registered Nurse-Hourly

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary patient advocate throughout the surgical experience
• Perform preoperative assessments, verify patient identity, consent, and surgical site
• Cook up patient flow and ensure on-time case starts in a high-efficiency ASC setting
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical technologists
• Maintain a sterile and compliant operating room environment
• Monitor patients intraoperatively and respond to changes in condition
• Accurately document in the EMR
• Oversee equipment, supplies, and room turnover to support efficient case flow
• Provide postoperative handoff communication to PACU staff
• Promote a positive patient experience in a same-day surgery environment

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license (Maryland)
• BLS / ACLS / PALS required
• Minimum of 1 year of operating room experience (circulating experience required)
• Strong knowledge of aseptic technique and perioperative standards
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases efficiently
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior ASC or outpatient surgery experience
• CNOR certification or willingness to obtain
• Experience in high-volume, fast-paced surgical environments