RN-Operating Room

South County Health is an independent, non-profit healthcare system offering a comprehensive range of advanced inpatient, outpatient and home health services. Accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC), SCH is made up of South County Hospital, South County Home Health, and South County Medical Group. South County Health has received numerous distinctions for patient care and safety over the years, which have included a 5-star rating on HCAHPS scores, a 5-star rating by CMS for overall hospital quality, and A’s for hospital quality and patient safety by The Leapfrog Group. Having celebrated over 100 years of service to southern Rhode Island, South County Health offers an exceptional opportunity to provide our patients with the best care possible while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. We offer competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package which includes, health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 403b, PTO, and a broad range of career development benefits and opportunities.

Job Summary:

Coordinates total nursing care for patients while in the perioperative setting. Provides leadership by working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary approach in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice. Organizational and analytical skills necessary. Must possess a level of interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, hospital staff and providers to direct team members to ensure positive patient outcomes.

South County Health respects staff work/life balances. Operating Room RNs participate in call one to two times per six week scheduling block. Minimal call requirements including a rotation on Friday night, all day Saturday and Sunday.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an Accredited School or College of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island
• BLS from American Heart Association, ACLS certification preferred.
• Previous OR experience preferred, ability to scrub is a plus

Willing to train candidates interested in working in Surgical Services for a Perioperative 101 program, will also consider New Grad RN's

Pay Range: $34.85-$50.00

What separates us from other organizations?

• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Earn an Extra $20,000+ in added benefits over 2 years!
  • Housing Stipend - $500 per month Through May 31, 2026
  • Student Loan Repayment – over 5 years, monthly increases every year total of $20,000, starting at $200, escalating
  • Signing Bonus - $5,000, first half after 90 days, 2nd half after one year; requires 2-year commitment
• Night Shift Differential
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral Bonuses when you refer a friend to SCH
• Work at night and enjoy the beach in the sun
• Avoid traffic
• Resource Nurse available on third shift to provide additional support clinical questions or complex clinical issues

Location: South County Hospital · Surgical Services
Schedule: Full Time, night, Sun-Thursday 8:15pm-6:15am