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Operating Room Nurse PRN

Wheat Ridge, CO · On-site

$39.50 - $54/hr

Operating Room Nurse PRN Do you have the PRN career opportunities as an Operating Room Nurse PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Clear Creek ...

Operating Room Nurse PRN

Wheat Ridge, CO · On-site

$39.50 - $54/hr

Operating Room Nurse PRN Hourly Wage Estimate: 38.14 - 54.54 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired.

Operating Room Nurse PRN

Frisco, TX · On-site

$35 - $47.50/hr

Operating Room Nurse PRN Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Operating Room Nurse PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Medical City ...

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How much do operating room nurse prn jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for operating room nurse prn in the United States is $45.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35.82 and $48.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an operating room nurse PRN?

An Operating Room Nurse PRN is a registered nurse who works on an as-needed basis in the surgical department of a hospital or medical facility. They assist surgeons and surgical teams by preparing operating rooms, ensuring patient safety, and monitoring vital signs during procedures. PRN (per diem) nurses do not have a fixed schedule but fill shifts based on staffing needs. This role requires strong critical thinking skills, adaptability, and experience in perioperative nursing. It is ideal for nurses seeking a flexible work schedule while maintaining their clinical skills.

What are the typical responsibilities and challenges of an operating room nurse PRN?

As an Operating Room Nurse PRN, you'll work on an as-needed basis, assisting with preoperative preparation, intraoperative support, and postoperative care for surgical patients. Your responsibilities may include collaborating with surgeons and surgical techs, maintaining sterile fields, monitoring patient vital signs, and ensuring all equipment is properly set up. A key challenge is adapting rapidly to different surgical teams, cases, and schedules, often with minimal notice. Flexibility, acute attention to detail, and strong communication skills are crucial to providing excellent care and maintaining a safe environment in the OR.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an operating room nurse PRN?

To thrive as an Operating Room Nurse PRN, you need a solid background in perioperative nursing, a current RN license, and often prior experience in surgical or acute care settings. Familiarity with surgical instruments, aseptic technique, electronic health records, and certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) are typically required. Outstanding teamwork, stress management, and communication skills are vital for adapting quickly in high-pressure, fast-paced surgical environments. These competencies ensure patient safety, efficient surgical procedures, and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Where do operating room nurses make the most money?

Operating room nurses tend to earn higher salaries in regions with a higher cost of living and greater demand for healthcare professionals, such as metropolitan areas and states with robust healthcare systems. Factors like experience, certifications, and working in specialized surgical units can also influence earning potential.
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Infographic showing various Operating Room Nurse Prn job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,573 per year, or $45.5 per hour.

Operating Room Nurse PRN

Wheat Ridge, CO • On-site

Mission Hospital
Hospitals • 10K+ employees

$39.50 - $54/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Mission Health (North Carolina) rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Job description

Operating Room Nurse PRN

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as an Operating Room Nurse PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Clear Creek Surgery Center which is part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

We are seeking an Operating Room Nurse for our ambulatory surgery center who demonstrates the values of our company by caring like family. You will be an amazing addition to our team by contributing your expertise in the circulating or scrub role. You will ensure safe and effective nursing care until your patient is transferred from your care to recovery.

What you will do in this role:

  • Oversee the instrument and equipment set-up for your OR, including utilization of preference cards and ability to anticipate your surgeon's needs
  • Coordinate and oversee your room during a case as the circulator
  • You will facilitate effective and efficient transition between surgical procedures
  • Utilize appropriate body mechanics in moving your patients to stretchers and OR tables to prevent injury
  • Manage your patients care and medication, including assistance with anesthesia
  • Consistently review your charts for completeness, in accordance with documentation protocols prior to and after the surgical procedure

Qualifications you will need:

  • Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in an operating room setting, preferably in an ambulatory surgery center
  • Active RN license as required by state of employment or appropriate compact licensure
  • Valid BCLS Certification upon employment ***online certification not acceptable
  • ACLS as required by facility
  • CNOR certification preferred
Benefits

Clear Creek Surgery Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

Clear Creek Surgery Center is located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. We serve the residents of Jefferson County and surrounding areas. Our center has served these communities for the past fifteen years. The AAAHC accredited center performs over 300 cases a month. Services are in the following specialties, podiatry, ENT, ophthalmology, GYN, orthopedics, and dental. Our State-of-the-Art center is a part of Surgery Ventures powered by HCA Healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Operating Room Nurse PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status


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Mission Hospital, located in Asheville, is Mission Health's flagship hospital and is licensed for 763 beds. Business North Carolina ranked Mission Hospital the No. 1 "Best Hospital" in North Carolina for 2017 and 2018, and Mission Hospital ranked among the top 1% of "Best Hospitals" nationally in 2016 by Healthgrades. We are the regional referral center for tertiary and quaternary care and the region's only Level II trauma center. Mission Hospital also includes Mission Children's Hospital - the region's only children's hospital - providing 30 pediatric sub-specialists. We're the busiest surgical hospital west of Raleigh, North Carolina, and the second-busiest in the state. Mission Hospital provides the only open heart and interventional cardiology in the region, and is the only Cyberknife provider west of Raleigh.

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Hospitals and health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Asheville, NC, US