Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in Arizona
Registered Nurse Operating Room jobs in Arizona are consistently in demand, with active hiring across major hospital systems, ambulatory surgical centers, and Level I trauma centers serving one of the fastest-growing states in the country, at every level from new-graduate RNs to seasoned surgical nurses. Phoenix, Tucson, and Scottsdale drive the largest share of openings, where employers like Banner Health, Dignity Health, and HonorHealth maintain large perioperative programs. The most sought-after sub-specialties include cardiac surgery, orthopedic and spine procedures, and robotic-assisted surgery. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Primary City/State:
Shea Medical Center - 9003 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85260Category:
Skilled NursingShift:
DayDepartment:
OR Operating Room-Main$20k Sign-On Bonus available
Days - 5x8s or 4x10s
Required - RN Operating Room Circulating experience.
Great care starts with great people. (Like you.)
At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.
Responsibilities:
- Oversees the staff and ensure adequate patient care, inclusive of hiring/onboarding, evaluating, managing performance, coaching, and developing employees ensuring employee productivity, quality of work, and alignment of goals with our mission, vision, and values. Establishes a care plan or contributes to an existing plan, including administering medication, checking of dosages, and avoiding interactions; starting, maintaining, and discontinuing intravenous (IV) lines for fluid, medication, blood, and blood products; administering therapies and treatments; observing the patient and recording those observations; and consulting with physicians and other healthcare clinicians. Ensure compliance with all policies, financial stewardship by being accountable for the financial integrity around development and maintenance of department budget.
- Serves as a resource to others, including staff, patients, families, caregivers, physicians, and visitors to improve the patients experience, clinical outcomes and promote a healthy work environment. Teaches patients and their families how to manage their illnesses or injuries, explain post-treatment and home care needs; diet, nutrition, and exercise programs; and self-administration of medication and therapy. Facilitates inter/intra departmental collaboration, communications and promotes problem solving. Participates in policy revisions and committees applicable to department. Participates in the creation, implementation, and follow-up of goals and action planning related to unit.
- Contributes to the recruitment and retention of talented staff through positive role-modeling, fostering peer relationships, staff education, and participating in preceptor and/or mentor programs thereby creating an environment for quality practice. Coordinates educational and professional activities as they relate to department/unit needs.
- Regularly rounds with physicians, patients, or families to facilitate quality practice and improve the patient experience. Utilizes the nursing process and evidence-based practice to provide patient care and evaluate the patient’s plan of care. Initiates and supports quality improvement initiatives and utilizes resources effectively and efficiently.
- Directs staff in the application of the nursing process. Provides direction, coordinates patients care, promotes, and enhances independent functioning among employees.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Bachelors Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN, BScN) from an accredited NLN/CCNE institution Required
- Other / Certificate Legally licensed to work as a registered nurse in the State of Arizona. Required
- Other / Certificate All staff who have direct responsibility for the care of stroke patients, please refer to the addendum for stroke specific education requirements. Required
- 2 years, Registered Nurse (RN) Required
- 3 years, Registered Nurse (RN) Preferred
- Registered Nurse - License, Current Arizona nursing license or compact state licensure upon hire; Arizona licensure must be obtained within 60 days of hire Upon Hire Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification, Basic Life Support BLS Healthcare Provider Training Course Upon Hire Required
- Must obtain a certification in their respective area of expertise within 1 year of hire or promotion date for magnet standards. 1 Year Required
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Primary City/State:
Shea Medical Center - 9003 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85260Category:
Skilled NursingShift:
DayDepartment:
OR Operating Room-Main$20k Sign-On Bonus available
Days - 5x8s or 4x10s
Required - RN Operating Room Circulating experience.
Great care starts with great people. (Like you.)
At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.
Responsibilities:
- Oversees the staff and ensure adequate patient care, inclusive of hiring/onboarding, evaluating, managing performance, coaching, and developing employees ensuring employee productivity, quality of work, and alignment of goals with our mission, vision, and values. Establishes a care plan or contributes to an existing plan, including administering medication, checking of dosages, and avoiding interactions; starting, maintaining, and discontinuing intravenous (IV) lines for fluid, medication, blood, and blood products; administering therapies and treatments; observing the patient and recording those observations; and consulting with physicians and other healthcare clinicians. Ensure compliance with all policies, financial stewardship by being accountable for the financial integrity around development and maintenance of department budget.
- Serves as a resource to others, including staff, patients, families, caregivers, physicians, and visitors to improve the patients experience, clinical outcomes and promote a healthy work environment. Teaches patients and their families how to manage their illnesses or injuries, explain post-treatment and home care needs; diet, nutrition, and exercise programs; and self-administration of medication and therapy. Facilitates inter/intra departmental collaboration, communications and promotes problem solving. Participates in policy revisions and committees applicable to department. Participates in the creation, implementation, and follow-up of goals and action planning related to unit.
- Contributes to the recruitment and retention of talented staff through positive role-modeling, fostering peer relationships, staff education, and participating in preceptor and/or mentor programs thereby creating an environment for quality practice. Coordinates educational and professional activities as they relate to department/unit needs.
- Regularly rounds with physicians, patients, or families to facilitate quality practice and improve the patient experience. Utilizes the nursing process and evidence-based practice to provide patient care and evaluate the patient’s plan of care. Initiates and supports quality improvement initiatives and utilizes resources effectively and efficiently.
- Directs staff in the application of the nursing process. Provides direction, coordinates patients care, promotes, and enhances independent functioning among employees.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Bachelors Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN, BScN) from an accredited NLN/CCNE institution Required
- Other / Certificate Legally licensed to work as a registered nurse in the State of Arizona. Required
- Other / Certificate All staff who have direct responsibility for the care of stroke patients, please refer to the addendum for stroke specific education requirements. Required
- 2 years, Registered Nurse (RN) Required
- 3 years, Registered Nurse (RN) Preferred
- Registered Nurse - License, Current Arizona nursing license or compact state licensure upon hire; Arizona licensure must be obtained within 60 days of hire Upon Hire Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification, Basic Life Support BLS Healthcare Provider Training Course Upon Hire Required
- Must obtain a certification in their respective area of expertise within 1 year of hire or promotion date for magnet standards. 1 Year Required
We're all in for your career.
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Registered Nurse Operating Room Job Market in Arizona
A snapshot from current Arizona openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Banner Health19
- HonorHealth13
- American Traveler6
- United Surgical Partners4
- Atlas Healthcare Partners4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in registered nurse operating room jobs across Arizona.
- Active Arizona RN license or multistate compact license recognized by the Arizona State Board of Nursing
- Current BLS and ACLS certification required before starting in the OR
- One to two years of perioperative or surgical nursing experience strongly preferred
- CNOR certification preferred or required by many Arizona hospital systems
- Completion of a formal perioperative nursing orientation or OR training program
- Proficiency with scrub and circulator roles across multiple surgical specialties
Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a registered nurse operating room in Arizona?
You must first hold an active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the Arizona State Board of Nursing, which requires passing the NCLEX-RN. From there, most Arizona hospitals hire RNs into structured perioperative orientation programs that train you in scrub and circulator techniques. Earning your CNOR credential through the Competency and Credentialing Institute strengthens your candidacy, and many Arizona facilities treat it as a hiring advantage or eventual requirement.
How much do registered nurse operating rooms make in Arizona?
Registered nurse operating rooms in Arizona earn a median of about $99,500 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $70,540 for the lowest 10% to over $130,930 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire registered nurse operating rooms in Arizona?
Employers hiring registered nurse operating rooms in Arizona right now include Banner Health, HonorHealth, and American Traveler, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Arizona's large integrated health systems and the state's growing network of freestanding ambulatory surgical centers both maintain consistent perioperative staffing needs throughout the year.
Which Arizona cities have the most registered nurse operating room jobs?
Phoenix, Tucson, and Scottsdale have the most registered nurse operating room openings in Arizona. Phoenix anchors the market as home to the state's largest hospital systems and trauma centers, while Tucson's academic medical community and Scottsdale's concentration of specialty surgical hospitals and outpatient surgery centers generate strong and ongoing demand outside the Valley.
Are there remote registered nurse operating room jobs in Arizona?
Yes, but they're rare. Registered nurse operating room work is inherently hands-on and conducted entirely in a sterile surgical environment, making fully remote positions uncommon. About 0% of registered nurse operating room openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions typically involve perioperative care coordination, utilization review, or surgical services consulting rather than direct OR nursing.
How can I get hired as a registered nurse operating room in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to a new-graduate perioperative fellowship or OR internship, which Banner Health and HonorHealth have offered for RNs without surgical experience. These structured programs run several months and pair you with preceptors through both scrub and circulator rotations. RNs coming from procedural areas such as endoscopy, interventional radiology, or post-anesthesia care often transition successfully, and holding an active Arizona RN license with current ACLS certification gives you a clear edge from day one.
Where can I find and apply to registered nurse operating room jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to registered nurse operating room jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings across hospital systems, surgical centers, and specialty facilities. Find roles that fit your experience and credentials and apply directly to the ones that match.
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