Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)

Full-Time | Surgical Services

What You'll Do

As an Operating Room Registered Nurse, you will provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality care to patients undergoing surgical and other invasive procedures. You will serve as a patient advocate throughout the perioperative experience, supporting patients and their families while collaborating with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other members of the surgical team to ensure exceptional outcomes.

In this role, you will:

• Provide patient care using the nursing process, applying clinical judgment and critical thinking to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care.
• Support the psychological, social, cultural, and educational needs of surgical patients and their support persons throughout the perioperative experience.
• Monitor patient conditions and respond appropriately to expected and unexpected changes.
• Advocate for patient safety while maintaining clinical competencies and adhering to established standards of care.
• Document patient care accurately, thoroughly, and timely within the electronic health record.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated care.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility through effective management of time, resources, and surgical supplies.
• Maintain knowledge of and adhere to AORN Recommended Practices and all Surgery Department policies and procedures.
• Participate as a supportive and collaborative member of the surgical services team.
• Complete required continuing education and competency requirements to maintain clinical excellence.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate is flexible, accountable, and dedicated to patient safety and teamwork.

Required Education

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing

Preferred Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Current Iowa Registered Nurse license or license from a reciprocating state
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to respond appropriately to changes, problems, and emergency situations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions
• Basic computer proficiency
• Excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrated flexibility, accountability, and professionalism
• Strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making abilities

Preferred Experience

• One year of surgical or perioperative nursing experience