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Registered Nurse Peds OR

Ascension·Pensacola, Florida

Other·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 12 days ago
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About the role

Deliver professional nursing care in the operative setting, performing both scrub and circulating functions for pediatric surgical patients. Responsibilities include preparing operating rooms, assisting physicians with surgical tasks, and managing overall patient care before, during, and after procedures.

Your future role at a glance Location

  • Pensacola,
  • FL
  • Facility: The
  • Studer
  • Family
  • Children's
  • Hospital at
  • Ascension
  • Sacred
  • Heart
  • Department:
  • Pediatric
  • Surgery
  • Schedule: Day Shift | PRN How you'll make an impact in this role Deliver professional nursing care in the operative setting to patients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures. Perform scrub functions including the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during procedure. Perform circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during and after procedure. Directly assists operating physician with surgical tasks including hemostasis, suturing and wound exposure as well as patient positioning. Prepare operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use. What minimum qualifications you'll need
  • Licensure /
  • Certification /
  • Registration: Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire dateor job transfer date required. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida required. Credentialed from State Board ofNursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtainedprior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • One or more of the following: Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American HeartAssociation or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time ofhire. What additional requirements you'll need Previous OR circulating experience. At least 2 years of pediatric experience.

Life at

Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal employment opportunity employer Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees.

To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Requirements

Requires a valid Florida Registered Nurse license and BLS/ACLS certifications. A diploma from an accredited nursing school is required, with a preference for candidates having at least 2 years of pediatric experience and OR circulating experience.

  • professional certificate
  • Patient Monitoring
  • ACLS
  • Patient Positioning
  • BLS
  • Suturing
  • Instrument Handling
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Hemostasis
  • Wound Exposure
  • Operating Room Nursing
  • Scrub Nursing
  • Circulating Nursing

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Pensacola, Florida
Posted
Jul 15, 2026
Closes
Jul 15, 2027
Application
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Hiring organization

Ascension

Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all. Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those most vulnerable. In FY2025,...

Salary listed on 271 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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In Florida, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospice, hospital, and other care settings, especially for RNs who can work independently and adapt to varied patient needs. These positions are competitive because employers often look for current RN licensure, at least one year of experience, active BLS certification, and reliable transportation, while benefits commonly include health insurance, professional development, and a supportive work environment. Before applying, confirm your license, BLS status, and driving readiness, and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full original posting.

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