Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in Florida
Registered Nurse Operating Room jobs in Florida represent one of the most active perioperative hiring markets in the country, concentrated in large acute-care hospital systems and specialty surgical centers across the state, with openings at every experience level from new graduate to senior scrub and circulating roles. The heaviest hiring is in Miami, Tampa, and Orlando, where systems like HCA Florida Healthcare, AdventHealth, and Baptist Health run high-volume surgical programs. The most consistently in-demand sub-areas are cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, and robotic-assisted procedures. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.
As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.
Summary
We are currently looking for a Full-Time Operating Room RN with strong Scrub experience to join our team!
Hours: Day Shift 630-1700 (4-10 hour shifts with Call)
- No Weekends No Holidays!!! (Call requirement)
- $15,000 Sign- On Bonus!!!!
The Moffitt Cancer Center (MCC) operating room provide state of the art surgical services! Our minimally invasive surgery and robotic cancer surgery program is one of the busiest in the state: with GI, GU/Urology, GYN, Breast, Plastics, Cutaneous, and General Surgeries. Supporting Radiology with Brachytherapy and Bronchoscopy; also emergent cases. Our operating room is equipped with the latest radiographic imaging technology for image-guided surgery and radiation equipment for an intraoperative radiotherapy experience. As part of Moffitt Cancer Center’s Perioperative Services, the Operating Room Nursing nurtures our commitment to Patient and Family Centered Care, encouraging family members to participate in patient histories, assessments, education and instructions. Practicing with a Collaborative Team and Total Care Delivery system, our nurses embrace the concept of Shared Governance. This empowers them to be involved in the decision-making process, especially those affecting their practice, acknowledging their clinical expertise and fostering quality performance.
The Operating Room is predominantly RN staffed. We have a Nurse Educator and a Clinical Nurse Specialist dedicated to the continued clinical development of our Operating Room nursing professionals. In addition, we have two full time Nursing Informatics professionals.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
- 1 year OR Circulator and Scrub experience (hospital and/or ambulatory)
- Positive attitude and strong teamwork
- Ambiguous to learn and grow with the department
- Flexibility
Responsibilities:
- Uses the nursing process to assess, plan, and evaluate the care of cancer patients and families. Integrates patient and family centered care and the quality caring factors into practice
- Identifies, documents, and provides patient education based on learning needs of the patient
- Participates in Evidence based improvement activities related to area of practice
- Participates in professional development based on the nursing professionals standards, regulatory requirements, and job expectations
Credentials and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Science of Nursing
- In lieu of Bachelors, an Associate's degree in Nursing plus 1 year of relevant experience may be considered
- Preferred Education-Master's Degree
- Registered Nurse (RN) RN-Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of FL, or a valid Multi-State privilege to practice in FL (must declare FL as primary State of residence within 60 days from date of hire if licensed in another eNLC compact state with multi-state privileges)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) Is required at time of hire for:
11500, 11502, 11510, 11514, 11515, 11704, 16988, or any Specialty areas as deemed appropriate (Nurse Residents must obtain ACLS within 18 months
From date of hire).
Minimum Experience Required:
- In lieu of Bachelors, an Associate's degree in Nursing plus 1 year of relevant experience may be considered
- Preferred Education-Master's Degree
At Moffitt Cancer Center, we come face-to-face with cancer every day, but we also see courage. And it inspires us to be the safest and best place for cancer care – to bring greater hope to every patient we serve. It’s why we’ve been continually named One of the Top Places to Work in the Tampa Bay Area. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Moffitt is the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast and has been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999. Because working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join a dedicated, diverse and inclusive team of over 7,000 to be a part of the Courageous future we envision.
Following Magnet® designation and AORN standards, our Operating Room’s skilled interdisciplinary teams perform complex cancer procedures on both inpatient and outpatient adult populations. The Operating Room at Moffitt offers a challenging and rewarding atmosphere utilizing innovative technology and procedures.
Position Highlights:
- The Registered Nurse delivers individualized quality nursing care to cancer patients and families in accordance with established hospital guidelines, nursing professional practice model, nursing care standards and policies and in accordance with ANA code of ethics and external regulatory agencies.
- Registered Nurses embody the vision, mission, and philosophy of Moffitt Nursing and are committed to and accountable for personalized patient and family centered care and the concepts of Duffy's quality caring model/caring factors. These frameworks of care include: collaboration and mutual problem-solving, dignity and human respect, encouraging manner, attentive reassurance, appreciation of unique meaning, healing environment, basic human needs, information sharing, caring for self, and affiliation needs.
- Registered Nurses use the nursing process to effectively plan and manage quality patient care. Biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational and discharge planning needs are addressed in all steps of the nursing process. This is demonstrated in base-line and comparative documentation, entered in a timely manner, and with evidence of age-appropriate consideration when care is planned, delivered, and evaluated.
Salary Range
Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.
We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.
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If you have the vision, passion, and dedication to contribute to our mission,
then we have a place for you!
1. Equal Employment Opportunity
Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.
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Registered Nurse Operating Room Job Market in Florida
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Who's Hiring
- HealthTrust Workforce Solutions15

- American Traveler14

- BayCare Health System14

- UF Health9

- SCA Health9

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in registered nurse operating room jobs across Florida.
- Active Florida RN license issued by the Florida Board of Nursing required
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required
- Minimum one year of perioperative or operating room clinical experience preferred
- CNOR certification through AORN preferred or required for senior-level positions
- Demonstrated experience with sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and scrub or circulating duties
- Familiarity with robotic-assisted surgical platforms such as the da Vinci system valued
Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a registered nurse operating room in Florida?
You must hold an active Florida RN license issued by the Florida Board of Nursing, which requires passing the NCLEX-RN after completing an accredited ADN or BSN program. From there, most Florida hospitals require completing a dedicated perioperative nurse internship or OR residency before working independently in the surgical suite. Earning CNOR certification through AORN strengthens your candidacy significantly in Florida's competitive OR market.
How much do registered nurse operating rooms make in Florida?
Registered nurse operating rooms in Florida earn a median of about $84,190 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $67,970 for the lowest 10% to over $120,330 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire registered nurse operating rooms in Florida?
Employers hiring registered nurse operating rooms in Florida right now include HealthTrust Workforce Solutions, American Traveler, and BayCare Health System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Florida's density of large multi-hospital systems and freestanding ambulatory surgery centers means consistent perioperative openings appear across both urban medical corridors and growing suburban markets.
Which Florida cities have the most registered nurse operating room jobs?
Tampa, Jacksonville, and Miami have the most registered nurse operating room openings in Florida. Miami and Orlando anchor the largest volumes due to their major academic medical centers and high-capacity trauma and surgical programs, while Tampa's growing HCA and AdventHealth presence drives strong demand in the Hillsborough and Pinellas corridor.
Are there remote registered nurse operating room jobs in Florida?
Yes, but they're rare. Registered nurse operating room work is inherently hands-on and takes place in a sterile surgical environment, so the vast majority of roles require full on-site presence. About 0% of registered nurse operating room openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions tend to involve perioperative education, surgical services coordination, or clinical documentation roles rather than direct patient care.
How can I get hired as a registered nurse operating room in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to a formal perioperative nurse residency or OR internship program, which large Florida systems including HCA Florida Healthcare and AdventHealth run specifically for RNs without surgical experience. Nurses coming from medical-surgical, PACU, or procedural units have the strongest lateral footing. Holding a current Florida RN license, BLS certification, and completing AORN's perioperative nursing education course before applying will give you a measurable edge over other new-to-OR candidates.
Where can I find and apply to registered nurse operating room jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to registered nurse operating room jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings updated in real time. Find roles that match your experience level and specialty interest, then apply directly to the employer through the listing.
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