OR Nurse

Pretty young African American female surgeon prepares for surgery. She is wearing surgical gown, surgical mask and hair net. She is holding a digital tablet. a team of surgeons are operating in the background.

In this role, you will need:

  • Active Registered Nurse licensed- either eNLC or state of deployment
  • 2+ years of surgical experience
  • CNOR preferred but not mandatory

 

Alternate job titles:

Surgical Nurse, OR Nurse, Scrub Nurse, Circulator, Operating Room Nurse 

Certification:

CNOR CNOR Prep | Prepare for the CNOR Exam | CCI

Membership/Society:

AORN Association of periOperative Registered Nurses | AORN

Impacts on the facility: 

As the primary caretaker of the patient, surgical nurses play an integral role in ensuring the safety and well-being of those in their care.

 

OR Nurse