Join the absolute forefront of modern surgery at the UF Health St. Johns Operating Rooms. We are seeking a highly skilled Perioperative Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver exceptional, goal-directed nursing care across our premier surgical network.
Our facilities are recognized among the top 2% of community hospitals nationwide for robotic case volume and feature cutting-edge surgical innovations, including the da Vinci 5 robotic platform . Whether providing advanced care at our brand-new, 220,000-square-foot flagship UF Health Durbin Park Hospital or our established surgical sites, you will collaborate within highly respectful, collaborative clinical pods. ✨ Why Our Operating Rooms Stand Out Pioneering Technology: Be among the elite teams utilizing the da Vinci 5 robot, bringing next-generation tactile feedback and precision directly to the sterile field.
High-Volume, Dynamic Cases: Work across diverse, multidisciplinary service lines with expanding specialized fields in urogynecology, gynecologic oncology, complex bariatrics, and general surgery. Unmatched Lifestyle: Practice in one of the country's most rapidly expanding medical corridors in St. Johns County, celebrated for top-ranked public schools and beautiful coastal living.
Position Overview & Responsibilities Comprehensive Care: Provide individualized, goal-directed nursing care utilizing the nursing process and professional standards across assigned phases of perioperative care. Team Leadership: Perform all staff nurse activities and serve effectively as a Charge Nurse when assigned. Accountability: Maintain overall accountability for assigned patients across all age groups , supervising and delegating appropriate tasks to Surgical Technologists, Patient Care Associates, and Anesthesia Technologists.
Collaboration: Partner under the direction of the Nurse Manager in accordance with departmental and hospital policies. Qualifications 🎓 Job Requirements Required Education & Licensure
Associate’s Degree from an accredited school of nursing. Note: Hires must obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited school within three (3) years of hire or transfer.
Active license to practice nursing in the State of Florida.
BLS (Basic Life Support) from the American Heart Association. ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) from the American Heart Association. PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required within six (6) months of hire or transfer.
Required Experience
Minimum of 1–2 years of related operating room (OR) experience.
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) upon hire. Specialty Certification in perioperative nursing. 2+ years of relevant perioperative nursing experience.