Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) - Perioperative Care

Mercy Home Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer contributions

Health benefits

Paid time off and leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health’s Anderson Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room. The role delivers high‑quality perioperative care, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to assess patients, plan care, and ensure a safe surgical environment.

You will provide pre‑op, intra‑op and post‑op nursing care, coordinate with surgeons and staff, and support patient outcomes with evidence‑based interventions. CNOR/ACLS/PALS are preferred; two years in Critical Care enhances candidacy.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• BLS Basic Life Support, ACLS and/or PALS preferred at hire (may be required within 6 months).
• CNOR certification preferred, not required.
• Two years RN experience in Critical Care (preferred).
• Completion of OR internship program (preferred).
• Peri-op 101 training (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessment.
• Observe the surgery and surgical team and help maintain a safe environment.
• Manage nursing care of the patient within the OR and coordinate with the surgical team.
• Provide pre-op, intra-op and post-op care, including discharge instructions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN experience

Critical Care

OR internship

CNOR

BLS/ACLS/PALS

Education

Associates or Bachelor's in Nursing

Job description

Mercy Health’s Anderson Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room. The role delivers high‑quality perioperative care, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to assess patients, plan care, and ensure a safe surgical environment.

You will provide pre‑op, intra‑op and post‑op nursing care, coordinate with surgeons and staff, and support patient outcomes with evidence‑based interventions. CNOR/ACLS/PALS are preferred; two years in Critical Care enhances candidacy.