Registered Nurse I/II/III MC/CHC - Operating Room
The Registered Nurse I/II/III role at Confidential Client's Operating Room involves providing comprehensive perioperative nursing care across multiple surgical specialties. Responsibilities include scrubbing and circulating during surgeries, patient assessment, medication administration, and collaborating with physicians to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This position offers opportunities for both new graduates and experienced nurses to grow professionally in a Level I Trauma Center environment with a commitment to continuous education and specialty training.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking Registered Nurse I / II / III (MC/CHC) to join the Operating Room team. The OR Registered Nurse will scrub and circulate across a broad range of surgical specialties and help deliver safe, efficient perioperative care.
- Scrub and circulate for surgical cases including Trauma, Robotics, Orthopedics, General Surgery, OB/GYN, Plastics, Urology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, and Endoscopy.
- Prepare patients and the operating room for procedures; assist with instrumentation, sterile technique, positioning and equipment.
- Administer and document treatments and medications as directed; monitor and report changes in patient status.
- Assist physicians with operative procedures and diagnostic tests; support safe handoffs and post-operative care.
- Participate in quality improvement, safety checks (time-outs, counts), and departmental education.
- Act as a collaborative team member: coordinate with anesthesiology, surgical teams, nursing leadership, and ancillary services.
Licenses & Certifications
- Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California is required.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required.
- Perioperative training (e.g., AORN Periop 101) and OR experience are highly desirable but not required — new graduates with strong interest in perioperative nursing are encouraged to apply.
Work Schedule & On-Call
- Typical schedule: 4x10-hour shifts; hours shown: 6:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. (subject to operational needs).
- On-call coverage may be required on weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
- Schedule, overtime, standby/on-call and travel obligations vary by department and are subject to management approval.
Compensation
Salary ranges (hourly) by level — posted by Confidential Client:
- Registered Nurse I MC/CHC: $42.4708 - $59.4772 per hour
- Registered Nurse II MC/CHC: $45.7530 - $70.8141 per hour
- Registered Nurse III MC/CHC: $53.1735 - $80.2448 per hour
Additional differential:
- Specialty Care differential: $2.50/hour (applied after completion of required specialty training and departmental authorization).
Minimum Qualifications
Registered Nurse I (MC/CHC)
- Education: Education required for California RN licensure. Some positions may require a BSN.
- Experience: None required; entry-level candidates eligible.
Registered Nurse II (MC/CHC)
- Education: Education required for California RN licensure. BSN may be required for some roles.
- Experience: Equivalent to one year full-time RN experience in acute care, outpatient, or healthcare agency program. Interim Permit Nurse experience may be credited.
Registered Nurse III (MC/CHC)
- Education: Education required for California RN licensure.
- Experience: Three (3) years full-time RN experience in acute care. A BSN or national specialty certification may substitute for one year; a master’s degree may substitute for up to two years of required experience.
Required knowledge and abilities (all levels):
- Clinical nursing theory, techniques, and professional nursing practices.
- Medical terminology, hospital procedures, instruments and equipment.
- Ability to plan and provide nursing care, maintain records, instruct patients, and work collaboratively with physicians and other staff.
Other:
- Possession and maintenance of a valid California Driver’s License may be required.
Why Join the Team
Confidential Client’s medical center is a large, teaching hospital and regional referral center with specialty services, a Level I Trauma designation, and a range of educational and professional development opportunities.
- Gain experience across diverse surgical specialties.
- Supportive environment with ongoing training and career growth.
- Work in a high-acuity setting that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Additional Notes & Application Info
- Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of pre-employment checks (background, fingerprinting, and possible physical).
- Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application and selection process in accordance with ADA and FEHA.
- Confidential Client does not sponsor employment-based visas for this role; applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application.
- Veterans’ preference and other local hiring policies may apply as noted in the client’s application portal.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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