Operating Room Nurse - Day Shift, Growth & Impact

Trinity Health; Elkader (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Elkader Medical Center is seeking an Operating Room Registered Nurse to provide perioperative patient care in the intraoperative phase, in both scrub and circulating roles. The role serves a diverse patient population and requires collaboration in a family‑oriented, rural hospital setting.

The position offers a 0.9 FTE (36 hours per week) schedule with a day shift. Candidates should have an Iowa RN license; OR experience is preferred; BLS is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current Iowa RN license.
• Operating Room experience preferred.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Must possess a personal presence that is honest, with integrity and caring, and able to motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Scrubs and circulates on cases independently, with minimal direction.
• Prepares for surgical cases efficiently, anticipating the needs of patient, surgeon, anesthesia and OR team.
• Provides a safe environment for patient and staff by upholding aseptic technique and safety standards.
• Collects and analyzes data and assists in nursing diagnosis.
• Communicates effectively with patient, staff, physicians, and families.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment setup and function.
• Initiates and directs room turnover and cleanup.
• Participates in orientation and training of new personnel.

Skills

BLS certification

Mandatory Reporter training

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Job description

MercyOne Elkader Medical Center is seeking an Operating Room Registered Nurse to provide perioperative patient care in the intraoperative phase, in both scrub and circulating roles. The role serves a diverse patient population and requires collaboration in a family‑oriented, rural hospital setting.

The position offers a 0.9 FTE (36 hours per week) schedule with a day shift. Candidates should have an Iowa RN license; OR experience is preferred; BLS is required.