Ready to take the next step in your nursing career

At Cape Fear Valley Health, we are seeking talented, compassionate nurses to join our dynamic team. As one of the largest healthcare providers in the region, we offer unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, skill development, and making a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and community.
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Overview

Surgical nurses (perioperative or operating room nurses) play a vital role in patient care before, during and after surgery. They work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgery care centers. Pre-testing and pre-operative nurses work with patients to complete paperwork, prepare patients for surgery, answer questions and calm fears. During surgery, operating room nurses maintain a safe, sterile environment. They may handle instruments, equipment, and supplies, and assist the surgeon and anesthetist as needed. Postoperative nurses monitor patients’ level of recovery and consciousness from anesthesia, treat pain and nausea, and facilitate discharge or admission for recovery.

Locations

  • Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
    • Main Operating Room
    • Cardiac Surgery Operating Room
    • Post Anesthesia Care Unit
    • Short Stay Center
  • Highsmith Rainey Specialty Hospital Surgicare
  • Fayetteville Ambulatory Surgery Center
  • Hoke Surgical Services
  • Betsy Johnson Surgical Services
  • Bladen Surgical Services
  • Post Surgical Inpatient Units
    • General/GYN Surgical Unit
    • Ortho/Neuro Surgical Unit
  • Gastrointestinal (GI) Lab
    • GI Lab nurses assist physicians with inpatient and outpatient procedures such as colonoscopies and endoscopies. They also participate in emergency foreign body removal, and hemostasis for certain conditions like esophageal varices, bleeding diverticulum and intestinal polyps.
  • Advanced GI Lab
    • Advanced GI nurses utilize cutting edge technology to assist physicians in complex/therapeutic cases such as endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and the OverStitch procedure for post gastric bypass patients.

*All surgical service locations provide pre-testing, pre-op, operating room, post anesthesia care unit, and phase II Recovery opportunities.

Candidates

One year of surgical care experience is required. BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications per unit requirements (courses sponsored by CFVH). Professional growth through academic advancement, specialty certification, and Clinical Ladder participation are encouraged.