Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs
Registered Nurse Operating Room jobs are open across hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and specialty surgical facilities, from new-grad perioperative nurses to senior scrub and circulating RNs, with specializations in trauma, cardiac, and orthopedic surgery. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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RN - Operating Room at Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA. This position is Full Time and will work 12-hour, Night shifts.
Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo has received Magnet designation in 2012, 2017, 2021 and are in the process of earning our fourth designation in 2025! This is a prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which recognizes organizations that provide the highest-quality care. Only eight percent of hospitals nationwide have achieved Magnet designation. We are also recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 18 types of care by U.S. News & World Report, including orthopedic and gastroenterological care. Our hospital is also honored with awards for cardiac surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and excellence in women's services by Healthgrades and Newsweek.
Providence nurses are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. You will thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best nurses, we must empower them. Learn why nurses choose to work at Providence by visiting our Nursing Institute page.
Join our team at Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center As a Providence caregiver, you’ll apply your specialized training to deliver world-class health with human connection and make a difference every day through your extraordinary care.
Required Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
Upon hire: California Registered Nurse License
Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
1 year of Nursing experience.
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
About the Team
The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Requsition ID: 457161
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Nursing-Patient Facing
Job Function: Nursing
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Night
Career Track: Nursing
Department: 7500 MH SURGERY
Address: CA Mission Viejo 27700 Medical Ctr Rd
Work Location: Mission Hospital Mission Viejo
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $54.05 - $83.90
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Description
RN - Operating Room at Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA. This position is Full Time and will work 12-hour, Night shifts.
Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo has received Magnet designation in 2012, 2017, 2021 and are in the process of earning our fourth designation in 2025! This is a prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which recognizes organizations that provide the highest-quality care. Only eight percent of hospitals nationwide have achieved Magnet designation. We are also recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 18 types of care by U.S. News & World Report, including orthopedic and gastroenterological care. Our hospital is also honored with awards for cardiac surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and excellence in women's services by Healthgrades and Newsweek.
Providence nurses are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. You will thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best nurses, we must empower them. Learn why nurses choose to work at Providence by visiting our Nursing Institute page.
Join our team at Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center As a Providence caregiver, you’ll apply your specialized training to deliver world-class health with human connection and make a difference every day through your extraordinary care.
Required Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
Upon hire: California Registered Nurse License
Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
1 year of Nursing experience.
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
About the Team
The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Requsition ID: 457161
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Nursing-Patient Facing
Job Function: Nursing
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Night
Career Track: Nursing
Department: 7500 MH SURGERY
Address: CA Mission Viejo 27700 Medical Ctr Rd
Work Location: Mission Hospital Mission Viejo
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $54.05 - $83.90
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in registered nurse operating room jobs.
- Active RN licensure in the state of employment required
- Minimum one to two years of perioperative or scrub and circulating experience
- Basic Life Support and ACLS certification required at hire
- CNOR certification preferred or required within a defined period
- Proficiency with sterile technique and surgical instrumentation across multiple specialties
- Experience with electronic health record documentation in the perioperative setting
Tips for Your Registered Nurse Operating Room Job Search
Tailor your resume to perioperative phases
OR nursing covers three distinct phases: scrubbing, circulating, and PACU handoff. List which you've performed independently, not just that you worked in the OR, so hiring managers can match you to the exact room role they're filling.
Lead with your CNOR certification status
Certified Perioperative Nurse credentials signal OR-specific competency that general RN licensure doesn't. Even if you're CNOR-eligible but haven't sat the exam, note your eligibility date so recruiters don't screen you out before reading further.
Target postings by surgical service line
Filter job listings by specialty, such as orthopedic, cardiovascular, or robotics-assisted surgery, rather than just job title. Service-line specificity in your application signals case familiarity that broad OR experience claims don't.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists registered nurse operating room openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for competency-based interview questions
OR interviews almost always include scenario questions about sterile field breaks, count discrepancies, and surgeon communication under pressure. Prepare specific examples using the STAR format for at least two high-stakes intraoperative situations you've managed.
Negotiate call requirements before accepting
Call obligation varies widely across OR positions and directly affects take-home compensation and lifestyle. Clarify mandatory on-call frequency, response time windows, and whether call shifts are included in your base FTE before you evaluate any offer.
Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most registered nurse operating rooms?
The companies hiring the most registered nurse operating rooms right now include LiveWell Homecare Agency, Voyage Health, and American Traveler, with the largest share of openings in Texas, North Carolina, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Large health systems and ambulatory surgery center networks consistently post the highest volume of OR RN roles.
How many registered nurse operating room jobs are remote?
About 4% of registered nurse operating room openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of intraoperative care. Remote opportunities that do exist tend to be in perioperative education, clinical informatics, or OR nurse consulting roles rather than direct patient care positions.
How do you become a registered nurse operating room?
You become a registered nurse operating room by first earning your RN license through an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing and passing the NCLEX-RN. From there, you complete a perioperative internship or new-grad OR training program, gain hands-on experience in scrubbing and circulating roles, and pursue CNOR certification to demonstrate specialty competency recognized by employers nationwide.
How do you get hired as an OR nurse with little experience?
Many hospitals offer perioperative nurse internships or new-grad OR training programs specifically designed for RNs without prior operating room experience. Highlighting any surgical technologist coursework, sterile processing exposure, or clinical rotations in procedural areas strengthens your application. Applying to ambulatory surgery centers, which often have shorter case lists and structured mentorship, is another practical starting point.
What does the registered nurse operating room interview process look like?
The OR nurse interview typically includes a phone or video screen with a recruiter, followed by a panel interview with the OR nurse manager and a charge nurse or educator. Expect scenario-based questions on sterile technique, instrument counts, and managing intraoperative emergencies. Some facilities include a skills lab or shadow shift to assess hands-on competency before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to registered nurse operating room jobs?
You can find and apply to registered nurse operating room jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your specialty background, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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