Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in Arkansas
Registered Nurse Operating Room jobs in Arkansas are open across Little Rock, Fort Smith, and Paragould and other Arkansas metros, with employers like Arkansas Children's, Mercy, and Optum hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Work Shift:
Night Shift
Time Type:
Full time
Department:
CC013130 3H Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Summary
Fulltime. 7p-7a. Night Shift. NICU experienced required.
Additional Information:
Provides a competent level of nursing practice to autonomously provide safe and effective patient and family centered care for patients and families. Uses knowledge, skill, and experience to analyze, think critically, plan, prioritize, and organize care, make appropriate clinical judgments and efficiently manage routine and unexpected clinical situations.
Required Education:
Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college program or technical school or nursing diploma
Recommended Education:
Bachelor's Degree Nursing
Required Work Experience:
1 of the following
Recommended Work Experience:
Demonstrated performance of 100% at the previous level and score within documented RN II/III levels via ACHieve career ladder for internal employees. Nursing - 1 year of experience
Required Certifications:
Registered Nurse (RN) license - Arkansas or Compact State
Recommended Certifications:
Certification specific to patient population
Description
1. Demonstrates a competent level of understanding and application of the AC Model of Patient and Family-Centered care. Care is complete and addresses physical, psychosocial, and educational needs of the patient and family.
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Consistently provides safe and effective nursing care at a competent level. Practice is in accordance with policies and procedures, professional practice standards, state Practice Act/Rules and Regulations. Demonstrates competent technical and procedural nursing skills. Communicates and collaborates by meaningful clinical documentation, completes hand-offs and participates in rounds and team meetings to assure continuity of care and to achieve desired patient outcomes.
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Competently assess patients and provide developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive care. Anticipates and incorporates appropriate diversional, play, or recreational activities.
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Analyzes information to identify problems and outcomes, evaluates variations and patterns in patient/family data and recognizes implications to care. Develops, maintains, and applies the plan of care in collaboration with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team members. Identifies and competently and promptly responds to changes in patient condition.
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Provides individualized patient and family education at competent levels. Competently assesses patient and family learning needs and develops appropriate education plans. Consistently documents all patient and family education activities and facilitates comprehensive interdisciplinary teaching.
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Advances evidence-based nursing practice using best available evidence, patient's and family's preferences and values, and team's clinical expertise at a competent level. Able to successfully search for and apply evidence to guide clinical practice.
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Exemplifies and supports the AC Professional Practice Model. Evaluates own performance to identify areas of strength and needs for professional development. Provides input for peer evaluations.
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Participates in interdisciplinary shared decision making activities.
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Actively participates in the improvement of patient care, nursing practice and the work environment by identifying and providing feedback on areas of improvement, evaluating and implementing new equipment, products and technology, etc.
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Accountable for the quality of patient care by initiating advocacy actions for patients, families and AC team as needed.
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Participates in councils, committees, taskforces and hospital initiatives, onboarding, recruitment, and retention activities. Successfully guides individuals, groups and activities to achieve patient goals and positive outcomes. Participates in community activities which promote health and wellness.
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Competently mentors, coaches, and teaches healthcare professionals and students.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Where Arkansas roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Registered Nurse Operating Room Job Market in Arkansas
A snapshot from current Arkansas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Arkansas Children's62

- Mercy21

- Optum15

- Arkansas Methodist Medical Center12

- Baptist Health10

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services112
- Consulting & Professional Services18
- Non-Profit & Social Services7
- Government & Public Sector6
- Education5
What Arkansas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in registered nurse operating room jobs across Arkansas.
- 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
Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in Arkansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How many registered nurse operating room jobs are there in Arkansas?
There are 166+ registered nurse operating room openings in Arkansas on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Little Rock, Fort Smith, and Paragould. New positions post regularly as employers across Arkansas hire.
How much do registered nurse operating rooms make in Arkansas?
Registered nurse operating rooms in Arkansas earn a median of about $78,940 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $60,780 for the lowest 10% to over $103,660 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Arkansas cities have the most registered nurse operating room jobs?
Little Rock, Fort Smith, and Paragould have the most registered nurse operating room openings in Arkansas right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire registered nurse operating rooms in Arkansas?
Employers hiring registered nurse operating rooms in Arkansas include Arkansas Children's, Mercy, and Optum, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote registered nurse operating room jobs in Arkansas?
Yes. About 1% of registered nurse operating room openings tied to Arkansas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Arkansas metros.
How do I apply for registered nurse operating room jobs in Arkansas?
You can apply to registered nurse operating room jobs in Arkansas directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Arkansas location, then apply to each one that fits.
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