Operating Room Registered Nurse - OR, RN

Overview

Join Lake County’s premier tertiary surgical powerhouse at UF Health Leesburg Hospital. Under the direction of the leadership team, the Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) utilizes the nursing process to facilitate comprehensive patient care. In this role, you will perform nursing assessments, formulate and implement evidence-based care plans, and collaborate with a world-class team in our high-volume, 12-OR suite.

Our 330-bed campus is home to one of Florida’s largest open-heart programs and an advanced da Vinci Xi robotic hub handling thousands of complex surgeries annually.

Why Choose UF Health Leesburg Hospital?

• Financial Incentives: This position is eligible for a competitive sign-on bonus.
• Award-Winning Care: Work within a facility holding the American College of Cardiology’s highest Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation.
• Legacy of Excellence: Proudly serving as the region's most comprehensive healthcare provider for over 60 years.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Gain elite experience with advanced cardiovascular care, world-class orthopedics, and minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to make accurate nursing assessments, diagnoses, and formulated care plans.
• Implement and evaluate individualized plans of care for patients undergoing surgical procedures.
• Circulate and scrub complex surgical cases, ensuring standard-of-care perioperative practices.
• Maintain agile readiness for after-hours and weekend emergency surgical cases via the scheduled on-call rotation.

Multiple Shift available 

Qualifications

• Education & Experience

  • Education: Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ASN) required.
  • Experience: 1 year of Medical/Surgical (Med/Surg) or Critical Care experience is preferred.
  • Preferred Specialties: Prior Circulating and CVOR RN experience is highly preferred.

  Licensure & Certifications

  • Active, unrestricted Florida Registered Nurse (RN) License (or valid Compact multi-state license).
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification.

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