Circulating Nurse, Operating Room

MU Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance

Paid time off including ten holidays

Retirement options with matching

Tuition assistance for employees and 


Discounts on cell phone plans, rental

Job summary

MU Health Care is seeking a dedicated OR/Recovery nurse to join the surgical team at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, accurate assessment, planning, and intervention before, during, and after surgery within a collaborative team environment.

The position offers a base hourly pay range with a sign-on bonus and potential retention rewards, with on-site work and a fair call/holiday schedule.

Qualifications

• Must hold Missouri Board of Nursing RN licensure.
• At least 1 year RN experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care in perioperative settings to assigned patient groups.
• Plan, direct, and participate in education for patient, family, and health professionals.
• Document observations accurately and concisely for physicians and nursing leadership.
• Maintain nursing standards and hospital policies.

Skills

RN experience

Missouri nursing license

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Shift: Three 12 hour shifts, 630am to 7pm. Fair share of call and holidays.

Work Arrangement:On-Site
Department: Operating Room University Hospital

Facility: University Hospital, 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO

Compensation:

• Base Pay Range: $34.46 to $51.02 per hour, based on experience
• Choose Between Sign-On Bonus -OR- Retention Rewards (UH OR ONLY)
• Sign-On Bonus:$20,000
• Retention Rewards:Up to $15,000
  • Relocation Support:Additional $5,000 if moving from over 50 miles away
  • Retention Reward (Option 1):$2,000 per year for up to 5 years, totaling $10,000
• Student Loan Repayment (Option 2):$2,000 per year towards student loans, up to 5 years, totaling $10,000
• Note: Details will be provided during the HR interview. Policy language is available upon request.

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Healthcare is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Nurse, OR/Recovery to join our esteemed surgical team. We seek an individual with a passion for patient-centered care and a commitment to excellence in every surgical phase. The ideal candidate will possess strong assessment skills, adeptness in care planning, and the ability to implement effective interventions before, during, and after surgery. At MU Healthcare, we value teamwork, empathy, and clinical expertise, ensuring our patients receive the highest quality care in a supportive environment. If you're ready to make a profound impact in surgical nursing and advance your career with a leading healthcare provider.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
• See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

• Provide direct care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care to an assigned group of patients.
• Plan, direct, and/or participate in the education of the patient, family, community, and health professionals.
• Report pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person (i.e. physicians, head nurse, charge nurse, and/or nursing supervisor) and record those observations accurately and concisely.
• Maintain the standards of nursing care and implement the policies and procedures of the hospital and assigned nursing department.
• Participate in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups.
• Participate in nursing research.
• Provide quality care to patients and work with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the highest patient satisfaction.
• May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.

• One (1) year of RN experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Participation in a professional nursing organization.

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.