Operating Room Registered Nurse — Sign-On & Perioperative Growth

Mercy; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus - OR RN

ASN to BSN Bridging Program (up to $16

BSN to MSN Bridging Program (up to $16

Up to $7,500 Sign-On Bonus - New RN

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO is seeking an Registered Nurse (or Graduate Nurse Resident) to join the Operating Room team. The role focuses on perioperative care using the nursing process, coordinating with anesthesia, surgeons, preop, and recovery staff to ensure safe operations.

New and experienced RNs may qualify for substantial incentives and loan- forgiveness programs, with opportunities to bridge ASN/BSN and BSN/MSN paths.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1 year of RN and/or previous OR experience preferred but not required. Will consider Graduate Nurses.
• Required Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• Licensure: RN license required in hiring state and/or compact licensure; maintain per state BON requirements.
• Certifications: BLS certification required or to be completed within 30 days; ACLS or other unit-specific certifications as department requires.
• Physical requirements: Ability to push/pull/lift 50 pounds; prolonged standing/walking; bending/kneeling/twisting/squatting.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care and maintain professional accountability.
• Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers.
• Coordinates patient care in conjunction with other departments and staff.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of information.
• Mentors and assists with cross-training; may advance to scrub or First Assist in cases.

Skills

RN Experience

Teamwork

Patient Care

Communication

Education

ASN

BSN

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO is seeking an Registered Nurse (or Graduate Nurse Resident) to join the Operating Room team. The role focuses on perioperative care using the nursing process, coordinating with anesthesia, surgeons, preop, and recovery staff to ensure safe operations.

New and experienced RNs may qualify for substantial incentives and loan- forgiveness programs, with opportunities to bridge ASN/BSN and BSN/MSN paths.