Location & Practice Overview

Jefferson Health is recruiting a full-time Registered Nurse for its Operating Room at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital’s Center City Campus in Philadelphia. This on-site position provides perioperative nursing care within an academic hospital environment, supporting patients and surgical teams throughout the surgical care process.

Facility Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (TJUH)
Address 111 South 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Department Operating Room
Care Setting Hospital-based surgical services
Practice Model Academic medical center nursing

Responsibilities

  • Apply the nursing process to assess individual patient needs and develop care plans that address physical, psychological, emotional, and social considerations.
  • Deliver patient-centered nursing care using evidence-based practices and sound clinical judgment.
  • Administer medications safely, evaluate patient responses, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, designated care partners, and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
  • Provide patient and family education concerning treatment, medications, recovery needs, and follow-up care.
  • Participate in nursing quality improvement, patient safety, professional development, and team-based clinical initiatives.

The position emphasizes professional accountability, respectful communication, patient advocacy, and coordinated nursing practice within Jefferson Health's hospital environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must meet Jefferson Health's nursing education, licensure, and life-support certification requirements. The employer strongly prefers candidates with a BSN and previous experience in an acute-care nursing environment.

Education
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
License
Active Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license
Certification
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
Preferred Education
BSN or completion of a BSN or appropriate advanced degree within three years of hire
Preferred Experience
At least one year of previous RN experience in an acute-care setting

Compensation & Benefits

The advertised annual compensation range is $104,000–$132,000. Jefferson Health offers eligible colleagues a comprehensive benefits package covering healthcare, insurance, retirement, and educational support.

  • Annual compensation: $104,000–$132,000
  • Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, dental, and vision
  • Life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Retirement plans and flexible spending accounts
  • Tuition assistance and tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Type Full-Time, Regular Employee
Shift Weekend Day Shift
Work Arrangement On-site, hospital Operating Room
Physical Demands Frequent standing and walking, lifting and carrying 40–50 lbs, pushing and pulling patient beds and stretchers, and assisting with patient transfers
Schedule Details Exact shift hours, weekend rotation, holiday requirements, and on-call expectations should be confirmed with the recruiter

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The position serves patients receiving surgical and invasive procedures at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Nursing care takes place in a hospital operating room environment, where patient safety, individualized care, effective communication, and coordination with the clinical team are essential throughout the surgical experience.

Patient Population Patients undergoing surgical and invasive procedures
Care Priorities Patient safety, individualized care, and clinical monitoring
Clinical Environment Academic hospital operating room
Care Focus Perioperative nursing and coordinated patient care

Clinical Focus & Key Services

This role focuses on professional nursing practice in an operating room setting, combining clinical assessment, safe medication administration, patient education, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary surgical team.

Clinical Assessment Evaluate patient needs and support individualized nursing care plans
Medication Safety Administer medications and assess patient responses
Patient Education Communicate treatment information and recovery guidance to patients and care partners
Clinical Coordination Maintain effective communication and documentation across the care team

Role Highlights

The Weekend Plan designation makes this opportunity distinct from conventional weekday nursing schedules. The position combines a weekend day-shift arrangement with full-time employment at Jefferson Health's Center City hospital campus.

  • Dedicated Weekend Day schedule
  • Full-time employment within Jefferson Health
  • Operating Room position at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  • Access to professional development, nursing education, and eligible employee tuition benefits

About Jefferson Health

Jefferson Health is a nonprofit academic healthcare organization serving the greater Philadelphia region and surrounding communities. Its operations include hospital care, medical education, research, and a broad range of clinical services. The employing organization identified for this position is Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.

Organization Type Nonprofit academic healthcare organization
Facility Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Service Area Greater Philadelphia region
Core Functions Healthcare delivery, medical education, and research

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the requirements for the Operating Room RN position?
Candidates must graduate from an accredited nursing school, hold an active Pennsylvania RN license, and have American Heart Association BLS certification. A BSN and at least one year of acute-care RN experience are strongly preferred.
Is previous Operating Room experience required?
The available job information identifies acute-care RN experience as strongly preferred but does not establish previous Operating Room experience as a mandatory qualification. Candidates should confirm any department-specific experience expectations with the recruiter.
What schedule does the Weekend Plan position offer?
The position is classified as full-time with a Weekend Day shift. Exact working hours, weekend rotation, holiday commitments, and on-call requirements should be confirmed directly with Jefferson Health.
Is a BSN required for this nursing position?
A BSN is strongly preferred rather than listed as an absolute minimum requirement. The employer indicates that candidates may complete a BSN or appropriate advanced degree within three years of hire.
What is the annual salary for this position?
The advertised compensation range provided for this vacancy is $104,000–$132,000 per year. Candidates should confirm the applicable salary and compensation details with the employer during recruitment.
Where is the Operating Room RN position located?
The position is based at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital's Center City Campus, 111 South 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107.

Operating Room Registered Nurse – Weekend Day Shift in Philadelphia, PA

Jefferson Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Operating Room at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. This full-time Weekend Day position focuses on perioperative nursing, patient assessment, safe medication administration, clinical documentation, and collaboration with surgical care teams. Applicants must hold an active Pennsylvania RN license and American Heart Association BLS certification. A BSN and at least one year of acute-care nursing experience are strongly preferred. The advertised annual compensation range is $104,000–$132,000, alongside comprehensive benefits and educational support. This opportunity offers nurses a weekend-focused schedule within an academic hospital environment.

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