469,762 Surgery Nurse jobs in the United States

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team. As a key member of our healthcare organization, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and advancing the well-being of our community.

• Assist surgeons with appointments and consults
• Collaborate with the specialists on surgical cases
• Oversee and carry out induction, prep, monitoring, and recovery of assigned surgical patients
• Obtain pre and post-operative diagnostics
• Perform pre and post-operative treatments as indicated by the doctors
• Monitor and assist with various ASA-level patients
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment
• Assist with training of new staff and assist other departments, as needed
• Have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and handle stress calmly
• Be a team player, have patience, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Be detail-oriented to meet the high level of quality medicine.

• Includes all shifts, with some holiday, weekend, and on-call hours
• The initial training schedule may differ from your permanent shift.
• Sign-on bonus up to $2,500
• Salary starting at $28/hr, commensurate with experience
• Paid PTO and holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• FSA or HSA options
• Long- and short-term disability options
• 401K
• Generous Continuing Education Program, including VTS training track and doctor mentors
• Advanced Veterinary Nurse Training Program
• Uniform allowance
• Trupanion Pet Insurance with company paid premiums for two team member's pets
• Veterinary Social Worker on site for employees and clients
• Company Sponsored EAP

• One or more years of surgical experience
• Knowledge and understanding of veterinary procedures and diseases related to surgical procedures
• Anesthesia and analgesia experience
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to apply critical thinking to problem-solving
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Lifting and restraining of pets at least 50 pounds and the ability to work on feet most of the day

• CVT, RVT, or LVT (or ability to obtain within six months) is strongly preferred
• VTS A&A preferred, or desire to achieve
• Advanced anesthesia and analgesia experience

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job Duties

Greet patients and escort them to exam room.

Review patient’s medical history and determine the reason for their visit. Alert physician and nursing staff regarding any patient drug allergies or medical changes since their last visit.

Get patient set up for appointment time with Surgeon/RN; give patient exam gown, remove bandages, get injectables or other medical equipment set up, in anticipation of the appointment.

Prepare patient for cosmetic injectable/laser treatments.

Scribe notes during patient appointments to determine next steps and their plan of care. Coordinate with administrative staff to get patients scheduled for their follow-up visits as needed.

Primary assistant to surgeon with minor in-office procedures and treatments.

Wash & sterilize surgical instruments daily and in a timely fashion. Maintain safety standards of autoclave equipment and maintenance on devices as needed.

Take pre & post procedure patient photos and download them into patient’s chart.

Drop off specimens to pathology/LabCorp as needed. Responsible for obtaining pathology results and reporting these results to surgeon.

Maintain inventory of office and medical supplies.

Update and review surgical binder on a weekly basis to ensure pre-procedure requirements are being met.

Conduct pre-op calls and one-week post-op check-ins for surgery patients. During pre-op calls and check-ins, ensure patients have proper prescriptions as needed.

Conduct post-operative surgical appointments as directed by Dr. Few

Call in prescription medication for pre-procedure or post-op needs, as determined by clinical staff or surgeon.

Accompany surgeon during patient appointments and assist with visit as needed. Responsible for disposing of any syringes, needles, medical supplies, post appointment. Ensure that bio-hazard waste has been disposed of properly and sanitize room in-between patient appointments.

Point of contact for all surgical patients. Responsible for maintaining contact and providing clinical and emotional support to patients until he/she has signed up for surgery and for one year post operatively. Responsible for answering clinical questions to the best of your ability or advancing the questions to the clinical staff/surgeon as needed to maintain patient care and safety.

Ensuring every surgical patient has a pre-op/post-op appointment scheduled and subsequently conducting the appointment with the patient.

Collaborate with patients and their healthcare team to ensure that the appropriate medical clearance is received prior to surgery.

Prepare paper treatment sheets for Dr. Few’s in-office procedures and treatments weekly. Ensure all consents are signed prior to patient visit as needed.

Handle patient phone calls/email inquiries (addressing clinical items only).

Close down/open rooms with other staff members on a rotating basis, ensuring that exam rooms are adequately stocked for the following day. Rooms will also be set up for next day procedures (i.e.: Injections, ultherapy, Venus, Coolsculpting, lasers, etc.)

Ensuring each treatment room is appropriately sanitized and compliant with OSHA standards.

Take after hour call when Dr. Few is traveling internationally as needed.

Check AED weekly and document in AED binder.

Assist with administrative tasks delegated by Medical Director and/or Office Manager when needed.

Position Qualifications/Skills

RN/LPN certification

Current CPR BLS Certification

Computer proficient, Nextech experience a plus

Comfortable working in a fast paced, high profile, surgical environment

Ability to be flexible and adapt to a changing environment

Discretion and professionalism is a key requirement of this position.

Ability to work independently and be self-motivated

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent customer service and organizational skills

Knowledge of, and/or interest in aesthetic plastic surgery and skin care. Ability to become proficient with all of the procedures, skin care products and surgeries is mandatory.

Ability to interface with patients, staff and other physicians in a professional manner.

Operating Room Nurse Manager – Outpatient Surgery Center

Location: Atlanta, GA

Schedule: Full-time, Onsite

Required: BSN, OR leadership experience

Join one of Atlanta’s premier outpatient surgery centers as our next Operating Room Nurse Manager. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume setting with a strong culture of accountability and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day operations of 10+ operating rooms and the Sterile Processing Department (SPD)
• Supervise Charge RNs and provide clinical support (30–40% of time)
• Support OR turnover, assist with breaks, charge assignments, and starting rooms as needed
• Oversee hiring, interviews, and team management, including performance issues and terminations
• Drive process improvements focused on turnover time, key clinical metrics, and patient safety
• Collaborate closely with HR and Director of Nursing

Surgical Specialties Include:

• Total Joints & Ortho (including spine)
• ENT, GYN, Urology
• Cataracts, GI, Plastics

What We’re Looking For:

• BSN required
• Proven OR leadership experience (OR Manager preferred)
• Confident under pressure, strong communicator, leads by example
• Passion for patient safety and high standards of care
• Track record of team development and process improvement in a surgical setting
• We perform over 300 cases per month and are looking for a leader who can help us grow and improve while maintaining a collaborative and positive culture.

Other Perks:

• 2 weeks leadership education
• 4 weeks of PTO
• 9 holidays off, including one floating holiday of your choice
• Performance bonus eligible