Operating Room Nurse - Experienced

Azza HealthCare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking an experienced Operating Room Nurse with 2+ years of perioperative care to deliver direct patient care, including assessment, planning, and evaluation. You will act as a liaison among surgeons, patients, and families, and work across scrub and circulating roles.

You will educate patients pre- and post-surgery, assist with procedures using safety protocols, maintain sterile technique, and participate in safety and quality initiatives while mentoring new staff.

Qualifications

• RN license current with 2–5 years perioperative experience.
• Associate degree or nursing diploma required; bachelor's preferred.
• CNOR and Periop 101 certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients pre- and post-surgery.
• Prepare and assist with procedures using safety techniques.
• Maintain sterile techniques and promote patient safety.
• Participate in safety, quality and regulatory activities; mentor new staff.

Skills

RN License

Perioperative care

Critical thinking

Independent practice

Education

Associate's Degree or Nursing Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

CNOR certification

Periop 101 certification

Job description

Role Overview

Seeking experienced Operating Room Nurses with 2+ years of perioperative care experience to provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, following established nursing standards. The role involves serving as a liaison between physicians, patients, and families, and demonstrating competence in scrub and/or circulating roles across various surgical specialties.

Key responsibilities include educating patients pre- and post-surgery, preparing and assisting with procedures using safety techniques, ensuring patient safety by preventing adverse events, and maintaining sterile techniques. The position requires participation in safety, quality, and regulatory compliance activities, as well as ongoing professional development and mentorship of new staff.

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate's or Nursing Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Valid RN license and 2-5 years of perioperative nursing experience
• Certifications such as CNOR and Periop 101 are preferred
• Ability to demonstrate independence in surgical roles and strong critical thinking skills

Additional Information

• Opportunity to work alongside expert surgeons and anesthesiologists on complex cases
• Exposure to latest technology and innovative procedures
• Comprehensive benefits including competitive compensation, tuition assistance, retirement plan, and more