Registered Nurse (Operating Room)

About the role

• About Company ---
• Operating Room Registered Nurse: 22 Plastic Surgery and Spa MD
• Location: Cottonwood Heights, UT
• Job Type: Part-Time
• Compensation: $40 - $43/hr

Schedule/Availability: 30 hours or less per week. Flexible availability. Typically, 2 days per week.

(clinic hours are subject to change based on business needs)

What We're Looking For

22 Plastic Surgery is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse to join our growing surgical team. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled, patient-focused professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional perioperative care in a fast-paced plastic surgery environment.

This position is responsible for providing safe, efficient, and compassionate nursing care before, during, and after surgical procedures. The Operating Room RN will work closely with plastic surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, medical assistants, and recovery staff to ensure outstanding patient outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of safety, sterility, and patient experience.

Responsibilities

Preoperative Patient Care

• Prepare patients for surgery by reviewing medical history, allergies, medications, laboratory results, and surgical consents.
• Verify patient identity, procedure, surgical site, and documentation according to safety protocols.
• Complete preoperative nursing assessments and documentation.
• Educate patients and family members regarding the surgical process and answer questions as appropriate.
• Assist with patient positioning and transport to the operating room.

Intraoperative Nursing Responsibilities

• Function as the circulating nurse during plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures.
• Maintain a safe, sterile operating room environment.
• Ensure all surgical equipment, instruments, implants, and supplies are available and functioning properly.
• Assist with patient positioning while protecting skin integrity and preventing injury.
• Perform surgical counts in accordance with facility policies.
• Maintain accurate intraoperative documentation.
• Anticipate surgeon and anesthesia team needs throughout procedures.
• Monitor sterile technique and infection prevention practices.
• Coordinate communication between the surgeon, anesthesia provider, scrub technician, and recovery staff.

Surgical Support

• Assist the surgeon and surgical team throughout procedures.
• Manage specimens according to facility protocols.
• Ensure proper handling of implants, biologics, and specialty equipment.
• Assist with room turnover between surgical cases while maintaining efficiency and cleanliness.

Postoperative Care

• Assist with patient transfer to the recovery area.
• Complete postoperative documentation.
• Monitor patients as needed during immediate recovery.
• Reinforce postoperative instructions and patient education.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, infection prevention, and accreditation standards.
• Ensure emergency equipment and medications are properly stocked and readily available.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs.
• Assist with inventory management and ordering of surgical supplies.
• Maintain operating room cleanliness and organization.
• Participate in staff meetings, continuing education, and clinical training.

Requirements

• Licensure & Certifications: Active Registered Nurse licnese in the state this role is posted in.
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS certification or willingness to obtain within an established timeframe.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room nursing experience.
• Strong knowledge of aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation, and perioperative nursing standards.
• Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to remain calm and efficient in a fast-paced surgical environment.

• Patient-centered and compassionate
• Professional and dependable
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities

• Commitment to patient safety and quality care
• Positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues
• High level of professionalism and integrity

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Previous experience in plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, ENT, or outpatient surgery.
• Familiarity with cosmetic breast, body contouring, facial plastic surgery, and reconstructive procedures.
• Experience with electronic medical records and perioperative documentation systems.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods during surgical procedures.
• Ability to assist with positioning and transfers.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to safely handle needles, sharps, and medical supplies.
• Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and lift standard medical aesthetic/surgery equipment and inventory.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks and work in a fast-paced operating room environment.

Benefits

Benefits of Working at an AMP Partner Clinic:

At AMP, our mission is to amplify confidence and enhance lives by elevating the delivery of exceptional aesthetic care through innovative solutions and collaboration with our partner practices.

Through expert care, innovative services, and personalized attention, we help each patient feel their best—inside and out. By amplifying confidence, we empower individuals to take on the world with renewed self-assurance, while enhancing lives through transformative experiences that promote lasting happiness and fulfillment.

• Our values guide how we work, how we serve our patients, and how we support one another. They are not abstract ideals—they are reflected in our daily decisions, behaviors, and standards.
• Teamwork comes first  – You’ll be surrounded by supportive, motivated teammates
• Growth is constant  – We invest in your development and advancement
• Community matters  – We foster an inclusive, welcoming environment
• We celebrate wins  – Recognition and appreciation are part of our culture