Operating Room Nurse - Weekend Option

CARIN Alliance; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CARIN Alliance in St. Louis, MO, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care in the Operating Room, supporting complex surgical procedures and ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Deliver patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment, collaborate with surgical teams, educate patients and families on post-treatment care, and pursue professional growth through a structured career ladder, with weekend options available and no on-call requirement.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid RN license.
• Experience in related fields such as general surgery, trauma, plastics, or orthopedics is preferred.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans collaboratively with the healthcare team.
• Educate patients and families on post-treatment care, medication management, and recovery processes.
• Promote patient safety, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.
• Use critical thinking to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and cultural considerations.
• Participate in professional development and team activities to enhance care quality.

Skills

RN license

Critical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Role: Provides direct patient care in the Operating Room as a Registered Nurse (RN), supporting complex surgical procedures and ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans collaboratively with the healthcare team.
• Educate patients and families on post-treatment care, medication management, and recovery processes.
• Promote patient safety, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.
• Use critical thinking to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and cultural considerations.
• Participate in professional development and team activities to enhance care quality.

Qualifications & Skills

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid RN license.
• Experience in related fields such as general surgery, trauma, plastics, or orthopedics is preferred.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills.

Key Duties

Deliver patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment, support surgical teams, and contribute to developing innovative procedures. No call requirement, with weekend options available, and a focus on professional growth and career advancement through a structured career ladder.