About this role
Location: Horizon Surgery Center South
Address: 14540 Old St. Augustine Road Medical Office Building #2, Jacksonville, FL 32258
Website: Horizon Surgery Center South
Horizon Surgery Center South located on the Baptist Medical Center South campus is an ambulatory surgery center in Jacksonville, Florida, focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered outpatient care. This center provides Orthopedics, ENT, Plastics and Urology surgeries (2OR) and procedures (2PR). The center is proudly partnered with Compass Surgical Partners, a national leader in developing and managing surgery centers across the U.S.
Through this partnership, Horizon combines the strengths of a locally focused clinical team with the operational support and innovation of Compass. Team members benefit from a culture that values collaboration, efficiency, and continuous improvement—creating an environment where both patients and staff thrive.
Role Summary: The Operating Room RN provides direct patient care and serves as a patient advocate in the operating room. This role supports surgeons and anesthesia providers, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and dignity throughout the perioperative process.
Hours:
Monday–Friday schedule
No nights, weekends, holidays, or call
What You’ll Do:
Serve as circulating nurse, supporting patients, surgeons, and anesthesia staff during procedures
Prepare and maintain a safe, sterile, and efficient operating environment
Accurately assess patient needs, provide reassurance, and involve families in care decisions when appropriate
Collaborate with the surgical team and communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and colleagues
Support patient safety, risk management, and quality improvement initiatives
Participate in staff education, orientation, and professional development
Organize and manage supplies, equipment, and staff for effective case management
What You’ll Bring:
Active RN license
Current BLS and ACLS certification
Associate’s degree or higher in nursing
Perioperative nursing experience preferred
Strong teamwork, communication, and patient-advocacy skills
Physical & Work Environment Requirements:
Frequent standing, walking, and lifting
Occasional stooping, kneeling, or climbing
Regular interaction with patients of all ages in a fast-paced surgical environment
Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs (occasionally up to 100 lbs) and meet physical demands of the role
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive hourly rate (based on experience and qualifications)
Healthcare benefits package
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Supportive, collaborative, and growing environment