Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Clinical Nurse II - Operating Room

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • New York State RN license and BSN required.
  • Prior Operating Room experience in acute care setting required.
  • Skills in scrubbing and circulating mandatory.
  • CNOR certification preferred, not mandatory.
  • Strong commitment to patient care and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Provide evidence-based nursing care in the Operating Room.
  • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the multidisciplinary care team.
  • Scrub and circulate for various surgical procedures.
  • Support complex inpatient procedures during operations.
  • Continually ensure patient safety and quality standards are upheld.

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling with three 12-hour shifts from Monday to Saturday.
  • Opportunity to float between Operating Room and Surgery Center locations.
  • Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
Full Job Description
Role Overview:
  • The Clinical Nurse provides evidence-based nursing care in the Operating Room and works collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesiology, and the multidisciplinary care team to support complex inpatient procedures.
  • Nurses in this role are responsible for scrubbing and circulating and will support a variety of cases rather than performing repetitive procedures.


Qualifications:
  • Candidates must hold a New York State RN license and a BSN.
  • Prior Operating Room experience in an acute care, inpatient setting is required.
  • Scrubbing and circulating are required skills.
  • CNOR certification is preferred but not required.


Core Skills:
  • Proactive and reliable team player with a strong dedication to patient care.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage high-stress, high-acuity situations effectively.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.


Additional Information:
  • Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts, Monday through Saturday, with flexible coverage between 7:00am and 11:30pm.
  • Location: Main Campus (1275 York Avenue) with the ability to float to the Josie Robertson Surgery Center as needed.
  • Reports To: Nurse Leader


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Pay Range: $113,100.00 - $180,900.00

FSLA Status: Exempt

About Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is a world-renowned cancer treatment and research institution located in New York City. The center was founded in 1884 and has since become one of the leading cancer centers in the world, with a focus on patient care, research, and education. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center employs over 20,000 people, including doctors, nurses, researchers, and support staff, and treats over 500,000 patients each year. The center is known for its innovative treatments and cutting-edge research, which has helped to improve the lives of cancer patients around the world. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is committed to finding a cure for cancer and improving the quality of life for cancer patients everywhere.
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