OR Nurse (Part-time)

About Neuralink:

We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world.

Team Description:

The Surgery Team is responsible for making sure Neuralink's various implanted devices get installed safely and efficiently. This means our job as a team is not limited just to the insertion of the implant's electrodes but instead to owning the full surgery experience of a potential Neuralink customer in a way that scales. The team works towards our mission of safely installing our implant through in-depth preclinical studies by conducting surgeries and diving into data analysis.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

As a Part-Time Operating Room Nurse, you will be the subject matter expert and product specialist responsible for surgical case coverage in the Operating Room during implantation of the implant. We are looking for coverage 2 days out of the week Monday-Friday. Please note that shifts are not guaranteed and will be contingent upon the availability of surgical procedures. Responsibilities will include:

• Participating in all preclinical animal studies at Neuralink
• Ensuring the surgical team follows strict aseptic techniques and guidelines, as needed
• Anticipating the needs of the team members with respect to the requirements of a particular surgical procedure by reviewing surgery protocol preop and utilizing basic Operating Room role functionality
• Overseeing, enforcing, and implementing safety procedures and protocol required in an OR environment
• Collecting and compiling relevant surgical data for engineering and preclinical analytical review
• Potentially collaborating with surgeons and hospital staff supporting case coverage for clinical trials
• Maintaining surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies
• Completing end-of-day procedures, including restocking Operating Room as needed, cleaning instruments, and picking case carts
• Providing feedback to design engineers at design-review level to ensure end-user feedback is captured
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing
• 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse
• 1 year of experience working in an operating room
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Neurosurgery experience
  
  

Expected Compensation:

At Neuralink, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The anticipated hourly rate for this position is expected to be within the below range. Your actual base pay will be determined by your job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Texas Hourly Range:

$37 — $62/Hr USD

What We Offer:

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.

• An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields
• Growth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
• Paid holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Meals provided
• Equity 401(k) plan *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
• Parental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
• Flexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded