Cardiothoracic/Peripheral Vascular Surgery RN

IHA; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IHA Des Moines, IA, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to join the perioperative team as a scrub and circulating nurse during the intraoperative phase. The role supports a diverse patient population across age groups, including neonates and geriatrics.

This full-time day-shift position requires call, weekends, nights and holidays as scheduled, with a strong emphasis on patient safety, effective communication, and teamwork with surgeons and OR staff.

Qualifications

• Current or compact state RN license.
• Operating Room experience preferred.
• BLS certification within six weeks of hire.
• Mandatory Reporter abuse training within three months of hire.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Scrubs and circulates on cases independently, with minimal direction.
• Prepares for surgical cases efficiently, anticipating needs of patient, surgeon, anesthesia and OR team.
• Maintains aseptic technique and a safe environment for patient and staff.
• Collects and analyzes data to inform nursing diagnoses.
• Communicates effectively with patients, staff, physicians and families.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment setup and function.
• Initiates and directs room turnover.

Skills

Registered Nurse license

OR experience

Basic Life Support

Mandatory Reporter training

English proficiency

Education

RN license

Job description

Description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY: Provides perioperative patient care, specifically in the intraoperative phase, in both the scrub and circulating roles according to established guidelines. Serves the population from neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. This position requires call, weekends, nights and Holidays as scheduled.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Scrubs and circulates on cases independently, with minimal direction.
• Prepares for surgical cases in an efficient manner, anticipating needs of patient, surgeon, anesthesia and other O.R. team members.
• Provides a safe environment for patient and staff by implementing standards of aseptic technique and by controlling the physical and psychological aspects of that environment.
• Collects and analyzes data and assesses patient in developing nursing diagnosis.
• Communicates effectively with the patient, staff, physicians, and families.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up and function.
• Initiates and directs room clean up and turnover.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Participates in orientation and training of new personnel.
• Assists in maintenance of physician's preference cards and other O.R. resource material.
• Utilizes computer in surgical documentation, disposition of specimens and obtaining pertinent information.
• Participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities as appropriate.
• Attends department meetings and inservices.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Possession of a current or compact state license as a Registered Nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.
• Operating Room experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.
• Ability to read, write and speak English language.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.