AMSURG·Ocean Springs, Mississippi
The nurse manages the operating room environment, advocates for patients under anesthesia, and maintains the sterile field. They are responsible for detailed surgical documentation, instrument counting, and specimen handling.
Reviews the patient's medical history, verifies consent, and provides emotional support before the patient goes under anesthesia.
As registered nurse who manages the overall operating room environment and advocates for the patient while they are under anesthesia.
Opens sterile packaging and passes medications, sutures, and additional equipment to the scrub nurse or surgeon without crossing into the sterile field.
Records every detail of the operation in the patient's chart, including team members present, times of procedures, and amounts of medications or anesthetics administered.
Oversee the strict counting of surgical sponges, needles, and instruments before, during, and after the procedure to prevent any items from being left inside the patient.
Collects, labels, and properly documents any tissue or fluid samples before transferring them to the laboratory for analysis.
Assists the anesthesia provider in stabilizing the patient and transferring them to the PACU.
The candidate must be a Registered Nurse capable of coordinating surgical procedures and providing pre- and post-operative care. Proficiency in sterile packaging and patient stabilization is required.
Market context
Registered Nurse hourly roles in Mississippi often reflect steady demand in hospitals and surgical settings, especially for nurses who can support perioperative workflows and patient stabilization. This role is competitive because employers look for hands-on sterile packaging skills, surgical coordination experience, and reliable pre- and post-operative care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to show direct OR or procedural-care experience.
