**Description** As a RN OR Operating Room Gainesville , your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing. Do you want to work where you have a voice? Nurses are at the forefront of our commitment to the care and improvement of human life. At HCA Healthcare, there are many ways for nurses to have a voice through professional practice councils, advisory councils, vital voices surveys, and units of distinction. We learn from our multi-generational nursing family. We partner with our Nurses at HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital! **Job Summary and Qualifications** **Position Details:** + Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for you to have predictability in your schedule + Culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff + Continuous investment in equipment including surgical instruments, devices and patient positioning for you to do your best work with patient safety and workflow efficiency in the Operating Room + Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on suggestions for patient care and surgical workflow improvement + On-call is required during select non-business hours **What you will do in this role:** + Evaluate patients prior to surgery + Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process + Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification + Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy + Recognize and respond to patient emergencies + Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives + Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and more + Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients + Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly + Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures **What qualifications you will need:** + Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date + (RN) Registered Nurse + Registered Nurse Diploma **Benefits** HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: + **Comprehensive benefits** for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services + **Wellbeing support,** including free counseling and referral services + **Time away from work** programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence + **Savings and retirement resources** , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling + **Education support** through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing + **Additional benefits** for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards) **_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._** "Nurses play a pivotal role and are the backbone of healthcare delivery. At HCA Healthcare, we are dedicated to ensuring nurses have necessary tools and resources to provide world-class patient care, advocating for the profession and helping to shape the future of nursing." Sammie Mosier, DHA, MA, BSN, NE-BC Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive, HCA Healthcare **About HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital** HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital, opening **Spring 2026** , is a **90-bed, state-of-the-art acute care facility** offering comprehensive emergency services, advanced surgical care, and a **30-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit** . As part of **HCA Florida Healthcare** and the broader **HCA Healthcare network of 650+ sites** , we are committed to improving more lives in more ways and serving the Gainesville community. **Key Specialties** + **Emergency Medicine** – Comprehensive emergency care services + **Orthopedic Surgery** – Advanced procedures for bones, joints, and musculoskeletal conditions + **Spine Surgery** – Specialized care for spinal disorders and injuries + **General Surgery** – Full range of surgical treatments for diverse conditions + **Minimally Invasive Surgery** – Laparoscopic and robotic techniques for faster recovery and reduced complications + **Inpatient Rehabilitation** – 30-bed unit for post-surgical and injury recovery **Why Join Us** + Be part of a **brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital** opening in Spring 2026 + Work with **cutting-edge technology** and innovative surgical techniques + Join a **collaborative, patient-centered team** committed to excellence + Access **career growth opportunities** within HCA Healthcare’s nationwide network + Make a difference in the **Gainesville community** while advancing your career Join us in shaping the future of healthcare in Gainesville. **Apply now and become part of HCA Florida Healthcare’s mission to improve more lives in more ways** **.** If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our RN OR Operating Room Gainesville opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. **_We are interviewing apply today!_** We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.