Operating Room RN: Fast-Paced Surgeries & Growth

BJC HealthCare; Missouri; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Tuition repayment assistance plan

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center in Missouri is seeking an OR nurse with 2+ years of perioperative experience. The role offers exposure to gynecologic, trauma, cardiac, ophthalmology, orthopedics, spine, neuro, ENT, and transplant procedures, with access to top surgeons and modern technology.

The team emphasizes safety, ongoing education, and professional growth within a Magnet-certified environment. Relocation and comprehensive benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree required.
• RN license required.
• 2–5 years OR experience preferred (2+ years stated).
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• CNOR certification mentioned as a preferred credential.

Responsibilities

• Educates patients and families about the communication process during the procedure, what to expect, and any support resources.
• Serves as liaison between physician and the patient and family.
• Demonstrates competence and independent practice in roles of scrubbing and/or circulating for all perioperative services.
• Uses established safety techniques in preparing for and assisting with surgical procedures; provides and sets up instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Keeps patients safe from adverse events related to surgery or procedures, including infection, burns, pressure ulcers, wrong-site surgery.
• Observes patient during procedure to detect complications and ensure sterile technique; furnishes emergency equipment and supplies.
• Preserves and labels operative specimens for analysis.
• Participates in safety, quality and regulatory compliance activities.
• May participate in orientation and preceptorship of new staff.

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Job description

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center in Missouri is seeking an OR nurse with 2+ years of perioperative experience. The role offers exposure to gynecologic, trauma, cardiac, ophthalmology, orthopedics, spine, neuro, ENT, and transplant procedures, with access to top surgeons and modern technology.

The team emphasizes safety, ongoing education, and professional growth within a Magnet-certified environment. Relocation and comprehensive benefits are available.