What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Nurse CTOR position at Cincinnati Children's Hospital?
Primary Location Location G
Department CTOR
Shift Day (United States of America)
Schedule Full time
Weekly Hours 36
FTE 0.9
Employee Status Regular
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Shift/Hours: 36 hours/week, 7am to 7:30pm or 9am to 9:30pm, with on-call
Expected Salary Range: $37-$46/hour; Salary determined based on years of nursing experience. Receive $7/hr during on-call time.
What You'll Do
This role combines both circulating and scrub responsibilities.
As a circulating nurse, you will:
Advocate for patients throughout surgery
Coordinate care with the surgical team
Communicate updates to families
Complete intraoperative documentation
Perform counts and ensure patient safety
Obtain equipment and supplies as needed
Transport patients and provide handoff to the ICU team following surgery
As a scrub nurse, you will:
Prepare and maintain the sterile field
Set up instruments and surgical equipment
Anticipate surgeon needs during procedures
Pass instruments and supplies while maintaining sterility
Support efficient, safe surgical care throughout the procedure
Minimum requirements:
Registered Nurse with 1 years of circulating and/or scrub experience in an operating room setting.
2 years of experience in a related discipline
Associate/Diploma prepared RNs from ACEN, CCNE or NLN CNEA accredited institution requires 2 years of experience. If hired without a BSN or MSN, must enroll in a BSN or MSN program within 1 year of hire date/RN job date and complete program within 5 years of hire/RN job date.
Preferred Experience
BSN from ACEN, CCNE or NLN CNEA accredited institution or MSN
Cardiovascular or cardiothoracic OR experience
CICU or PICU experience Certified Surgical Technologist
Foreign graduates must have license validated through TruMeritTM per Ohio Board of Nursing code for Foreign Graduates.
About Us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025) , America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
Consistently certified as great place to work
A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
Department CTOR
Shift Day (United States of America)
Schedule Full time
Weekly Hours 36
FTE 0.9
Employee Status Regular
See the Impact , watch Samantha's Story:
Watch Samantha's Story
Shift/Hours: 36 hours/week, 7am to 7:30pm or 9am to 9:30pm, with on-call
Expected Salary Range: $37-$46/hour; Salary determined based on years of nursing experience. Receive $7/hr during on-call time.
What You'll Do
This role combines both circulating and scrub responsibilities.
As a circulating nurse, you will:
Advocate for patients throughout surgery
Coordinate care with the surgical team
Communicate updates to families
Complete intraoperative documentation
Perform counts and ensure patient safety
Obtain equipment and supplies as needed
Transport patients and provide handoff to the ICU team following surgery
As a scrub nurse, you will:
Prepare and maintain the sterile field
Set up instruments and surgical equipment
Anticipate surgeon needs during procedures
Pass instruments and supplies while maintaining sterility
Support efficient, safe surgical care throughout the procedure
Minimum requirements:
Registered Nurse with 1 years of circulating and/or scrub experience in an operating room setting.
2 years of experience in a related discipline
Associate/Diploma prepared RNs from ACEN, CCNE or NLN CNEA accredited institution requires 2 years of experience. If hired without a BSN or MSN, must enroll in a BSN or MSN program within 1 year of hire date/RN job date and complete program within 5 years of hire/RN job date.
Preferred Experience
BSN from ACEN, CCNE or NLN CNEA accredited institution or MSN
Cardiovascular or cardiothoracic OR experience
CICU or PICU experience Certified Surgical Technologist
Foreign graduates must have license validated through TruMeritTM per Ohio Board of Nursing code for Foreign Graduates.
About Us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025) , America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
Consistently certified as great place to work
A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement PlanSalary : $37 - $46