On-Call Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN)

Azza HealthCare Agency; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency seeks an experienced registered nurse to provide on-call, outside-of-business-hours support for assigned departments, using clinical judgment to assess needs and coordinate care for safe outcomes.

Responsibilities include responding to surgical/case notifications, ensuring coverage, documenting in EHRs, and collaborating with the care team. Missouri licensure and BLS are required; AORN certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years RN experience in acute/outpatient/procedural/specialty setting.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Assess situations and respond to notifications with readiness for safe care continuity.
• Provide end-of-shift relief and on-call coverage beyond normal hours.
• Follow organizational policies, protocols, and nursing scope of practice.
• Manage priorities in time-sensitive situations; delegate and collaborate with care team.
• Document and communicate in electronic health records.

Skills

On-call readiness

Verbal communication

Time management

Multitasking

EHR proficiency

Education

RN license in Missouri

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Clinical systems

Job description

Provide on-call, outside-of-business-hours registered nursing support for assigned departments/service lines, using clinical judgment to assess needs, respond to patient or operational issues, coordinate care, and support timely, safe, and effective outcomes.

Key Duties

• Assess situations and respond to surgical/case notifications with readiness and coordination for safe care continuity.
• Provide end-of-shift relief and on-call coverage as needed for cases extending beyond normal hours.
• Follow organizational policies, approved protocols, professional practice standards, and nursing scope of practice.
• Manage priorities in time-sensitive situations; delegate appropriately and collaborate with the care team.
• Document and communicate effectively, including use of electronic health records.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of relevant RN experience in an acute/outpatient/procedural/specialty setting aligned with the assigned area; able to practice independently within on-call responsibilities.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN licensure in Missouri (maintain required state/compact compliance).
• BLS required; AORN certification preferred; other unit-specific certifications as required.
• Prompt response to on-call notifications (30-minute response time required) and ability to be readily available outside business hours.

Skills/abilities

• Strong verbal/written communication; effective time management and multitasking.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical systems.
• Ability to perform essential physical demands (including lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds, prolonged standing/walking, and frequent mobility tasks).