RN-Operating Room Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of rn-operating room. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for safe patient care by verifying patient identification and assuring the presence of the necessary documents, laboratory tests, consents, equipment, radiology images and implants.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Utilizes available data to initiate and update physician’s preference cards
• Acts as a resource to other members of the surgical team
• Keeps preference cards updated
• Handles specimens per policy
• Assists anesthesia with intubations
• OR registered nurse experience and/or
• Successful completion of the AORN Peri-op 101 course and/or
• Clinical Experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist or completion of OR Internship

I am excited to be applying for the position of rn-operating room. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for patient/family health teaching and education on all aspects of end of life care; makes appropriate referrals based on identified patient/family needs.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• OR RN work experience
• Recent Operating Room RN experience
• National Certification in the Operating Room (CNOR)
• Preferred experience in spine or neurosurgery
• Operating Room nursing experience preferred
• Recent Operating Room nursing experience
• Past surgical experience preferred
• Orthopedic background is a bonus

Please consider me for the rn-operating room opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for direct patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting individual patient needs, actions taken and patient responses.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Excellent knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques
• Solid understanding of patient safety and precautions
• In-depth knowledge of surgical operation procedures
• A great team player with excellent communication skills
• Cool tempered with emotional and physical stamina
• RN License in NY
• Follow infection control and safety procedures
• Assessments are thorough, accurate, and documented per unit standards or more frequent as warranted by patient condition