Operating Room RN - Orthopedics Team | Sign-On Bonus

Mercycare Service Corporation; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus

Comprehensive hands-on orientation

Ongoing opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Mercycare Service Corporation in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room team, focusing on Orthopedics. The position includes a generous sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 and welcomes new graduates. Responsibilities include direct patient care, ensuring effective communication and documentation, maintaining sterile technique, and collaboration within the healthcare team. An ideal candidate possesses a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing and has a current RN license in Iowa. The role offers full-time hours with comprehensive benefits in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a registered nurse in Iowa.
• Previous RN experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective communication with patients and families.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills in patient care.
• Maintain proper sterile technique during procedures.
• Monitor and document patient care accurately.
• Provide ongoing education to patients and families.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Patient education

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Sterile technique

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification

Job description

Mercycare Service Corporation in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room team, focusing on Orthopedics. The position includes a generous sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 and welcomes new graduates. Responsibilities include direct patient care, ensuring effective communication and documentation, maintaining sterile technique, and collaboration within the healthcare team. An ideal candidate possesses a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing and has a current RN license in Iowa. The role offers full-time hours with comprehensive benefits in a supportive environment.