Registered Nurse - Operating Room - (Iraq)

Company: International SOS Government Medical Services
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Company Description International SOS delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International SOS, headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. Job Description The Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) in this position will represent International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. and will provide comprehensive health services to DOS, DOD, and contractor personnel stationed in Iraq. The OR RN will use a holistic approach to care for the patients requiring acute medical or surgical interventions. Nurses will be accountable clinically for ensuring nursing care compliance within accepted standards of care and clinical practice. Nurses will use clinical judgment in assessing, planning, implementing, documenting, and evaluating patient care in the pre-operative, surgical and post-operative environments where life-threatening disease or injury requires close monitoring and at times quick intervention. The Nurse functions both dependently and independently within guidance and direction from the Nurse Manager/designee. • Provide OR Nurse coverage for all patients in the acute and intensive care settings, short stay unit, acute and chronic pain management services. • Assist with diagnostic transesophageal echocardiogram for medical and surgical patients, and emergency airway management. • Prepare patient prior to surgery to alleviate concerns. • Gather all supplies needed for the operation. • Assume responsibility of keeping the operating room sterilized. • Position and prepare patient on operating room table. • Pass medical instruments or objects to the surgeon during operation. • Evaluate patient in post operative phases. • Assist surgeon at the patients’ bedside if the patient is not ambulatory, and in the clinic setting if the patient is able to report to the outpatient clinic. • Assist with emergency airway management and surgeon provided consultative services at the patient’s bedside or in the outpatient clinic as needed. • Ensure timely presence for scheduled clinics/surgeries, documented by physical presence in the clinic or operating room at the scheduled start time. • Maintain compliance with all project site procedures, standards, and continuing educational and mandatory training requirements. • Maintain compliance with all project site procedures, standards, and continuing educational and mandatory training requirements. • Completes required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies. Qualifications Basic Requirements/Certifications: • Current, full, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia. • Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). • 3 years’ experience, 6 months OR RN experience within the past year, experience abroad or in austere environment preferred. • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office. Education Required: • Associates, Bachelor or Master of Science in Nursing - Candidates must be a graduate of a school of nursing that was approved and/or accredited by the appropriate State agency and accredited by either the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) at the time the program was completed. Physical Requirements: • Must meet pre-deployment physical requirements • Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time. • May require bending, stooping and lifting to 25 lbs. Other Special Qualifications: • US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required. • Valid US Passport with at least 18 months before expiration date. Must maintain a current passport during your stay in Iraq. • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, specifically a MRPT. Applicants with current clearances are preferred. • Must be able to relocate to Iraq for the duration of the project. • Must be able to read, write and speak English to effectively communicate. Additional Information Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data. Benefits – Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus. International SOS complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. International SOS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal, state and local laws.

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