Orthopedic Rn Jobs in Miami, FL (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary
Job Title: Operating Room RN (Specialty RN) Location: Miami VA Medical Center Period of Performance: 08/12/2025 - 08/11/2030 Shift Schedule: PRN; 7:00am-5:30pm Position Description: The Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) provides specialized perioperative care within a dynamic, high-acuity environment. Working in an 11-room operating suite with a 14-bed PACU, the RN delivers patient-centered care across a broad spectrum of surgical specialties, including general, cardiothoracic, vascular, endovascular, plastic, ophthalmology, genitourinary, gynecology, neurosurgery, orthopedic, ENT, and robotic procedures. The OR RN is integral to the surgical team, serving as both a circulating nurse and scrub nurse, maintaining a safe, sterile environment, assisting surgeons, and ensuring seamless patient care throughout the surgical process. This role requires advanced clinical skills, precision, and adaptability to uphold patient safety, surgical standards, and quality care in fast-paced, critical situations.
Primary Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Unit Description: The operating suite consists of eleven operating rooms and a 14-bed Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The surgical specialties include but are not limited to the following surgical specialties: general, cardiothoracic, vascular, endovascular, plastic, ophthalmology, Genito urology, gynecology, neurosurgery, orthopedic, ear/nose/throat, and robotic. Skills: The Operating RN will be able to circulate and scrub on a variety of surgical procedures including general, cardiothoracic, vascular, endovascular, plastic, ophthalmology, Genito urology, gynecology, neurosurgery, orthopedic, ear/nose/throat, and robotic. The scope of care of the OR RN is to have the ability to assess the physiological, psychosocial health status of the perioperative patient and support the care of the intra-operative and postoperative patients. OR RNs follow Association of Peri Operative Registered Nurses (AORN) Standards of Care including but not limited to: 1. Working with patients before surgery to complete paperwork and help answer questions or calm fears about surgery. 2. Monitoring a patient's condition during and after surgery.
3. Selecting and passing instruments and supplies to the surgeon during operation (sometimes referred to as a scrub nurse). 4. Managing the overall nursing care in the operating room to help maintain a safe and comfortable environment (sometimes referred to as a circulating nurse). 5. Maintaining the sterile field, surgical instruments, sharps, and sponge counts. surgical scrubs, positioning, and skin preparation of patients. 6. Educating patients on best practices for recovery, including pain management and keeping wounds clean.
Minimum Qualifications
Requirements: • BLS and ACLS certifications accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) • Unrestricted license to practice nursing in one of the States, Territories, or Commonwealths of the United States or the District of Columbia • Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of current nursing experience. Must have prior OR experience, including orthopedic surgeries. • Education: ASN accepted; BSN preferred o Education must have been completed at a school accredited by the ACEN or CCNE.
About Aptive
Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.
Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector. Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.
EEO Statement
Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.
Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.