Operating Room Nurse

Silicon Valley Surgery Center is a well-established ambulatory surgery center located southwest of San Jose, California, at the northeast corner of the Highway 85 and Highway 17 interchange. Accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), the center performs over 600 surgical procedures monthly across a range of specialties including colon/rectal, general surgery, gastroenterology, gynecology, orthopedic, ENT, podiatry, plastics, and reconstructive procedures. As part of the prestigious HCA Healthcare Ambulatory Surgery Division, Silicon Valley Surgery Center is committed to the mission of care and improvement of human life and has been recognized multiple times as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute. The center is dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care and supports its staff with extensive resources and a strong ethical foundation.

The role of Operating Room Nurse at Silicon Valley Surgery Center offers an exceptional opportunity to become part of a dynamic team that practices patient care with a family-centric approach. This position typically pays between $71.50 and $98.32 per hour, with the actual salary determined by individual skills, prior experience, and comparison to similarly situated employees. The Operating Room Nurse in this ambulatory surgery setting will play a critical role in ensuring seamless surgical operations by managing circulating or scrub roles, overseeing instrument and equipment setup, coordinating surgical procedures, and maintaining patient safety throughout the surgical experience.

This position supports the nurse's career growth with clear pathways for advancement backed by a nationwide transfer policy that facilitates career progression as the nurse’s professional goals evolve. Silicon Valley Surgery Center offers extensive mentorship opportunities, clinical education courses, support for professional certifications such as CNOR, and tuition assistance to empower nurses in building a lifelong career in surgical nursing. The nurse will utilize preference cards and anticipate surgeon needs, facilitate efficient transition between cases, and provide comprehensive patient care including medication management and anesthesia assistance. Strong emphasis is placed on proper documentation, use of body mechanics for patient safety, and adherence to established protocols.

Silicon Valley Surgery Center, as part of HCA Healthcare, provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting the health and well-being of its staff. The benefits include medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services, alongside wellbeing support such as free counseling. The center offers generous paid time off programs, paid family leave, disability coverage, and leaves of absence, showing its commitment to work-life balance. Employees also benefit from a 401(k) retirement plan with a 100% match on employee contributions between 3% and 9%, employee stock purchase plans, financial wellbeing counseling, and support for education including student loan assistance and scholarships.

This Operating Room Nurse role requires dedication, professionalism, and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care within a collaborative and supportive ambulatory surgery center environment. Candidates who join Silicon Valley Surgery Center become part of a family that values their contribution and invests in their future, while making a meaningful impact on patients’ lives every day.