Operating Roo (OR) Registered Nurse | UF Health Spanish Planes (The Villages) | Full Time, Part Time and PRN | Variable
- PRN / per diem
- BLS
- Compact (multistate) license
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open operating room nurse jobs in Florida post a median of $52.65 an hour, the middle half $45.56–$60.50, across 83 jobs that state their pay. Operating room nurses employed in Florida earn a median of $40.48 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Central FL Health - Spanish Plaines Hospital in The Villages reported 52 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 2,842,819 hours worked: 3.7 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.0 per 100 full-time workers at hospitals, general medical and surgicalnationwide. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
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About the job
Overview
About the Role
Step into a high-volume, advanced surgical hub where elite patient care meets cutting-edge technology at UF Health's Spanish Plaines Hospital which is located at 1451 El Camino Real, The Villages, FL 32159 .
Under the direction of the surgical leadership team, the Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) utilizes the nursing process to facilitate comprehensive perioperative care.
In this role, you will perform nursing assessments, formulate diagnoses, and implement individualized care plans within a state-of-the-art 6-OR suite supported by 25 pre- and post-op rooms . You will join a tight-knit team of nearly 1,800 dedicated professionals delivering world-class, minimally invasive care right in the heart of Florida’s most vibrant community.
Surgical Specialties & Clinical Scope
Our advanced surgical hub handles a diverse, high-volume caseload across multiple cutting-edge disciplines:
- Robotic-Assisted Surgery & Minimally Invasive Procedures
- Orthopedic & Spine Surgery
- Cardiovascular & Vascular Surgery
- Surgical Oncology & General Surgery
- Gynecology & Urology Surgery
- Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat / ENT)
- Digestive Tract Procedures
Why Choose UF Health Spanish Plaines?
- Advanced Infrastructure: Work inside a modern layout featuring 25 dedicated pre- and post-op spaces designed for optimal patient flow.
- Pioneering Technology: Gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art robotic and minimally invasive surgical systems.
- Thriving Community: Experience a collaborative, tight-knit workplace culture situated in one of the fastest-growing and most vibrant areas of Florida.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Education: Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ASN) required.
- Experience: 1 year of Medical/Surgical (Med/Surg) or Critical Care experience is preferred.
- 1 year of Circulating or Scrub OR RN experience highly preferred
- Must be willing to do on-call and live within 30 min of Spanish Plaines Hospital
Licensure, Certifications & Skills
- Active, unrestricted Florida Registered Nurse (RN) License (or valid Compact multi-state license).
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
From UF Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About UF Health
UF Health is the University of Florida's nonprofit academic health system, with 12 (source: UF Health, About UF Health) hospitals, hundreds of physician practices and outpatient locations, and more than 30,000 (source: UF Health, About UF Health) faculty and staff in Gainesville, Jacksonville and Central Florida. Source: UF Health, About UF Health
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