OR Lifestyle RN-Operating Room Registered Nurse

MercyOne; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Medical Group in Davenport, IA is seeking a full-time OR nurse to provide specialized perioperative care. The role requires an associate degree in nursing, 2+ years OR experience, and current Iowa RN licensure with potential cross-state licensing within 12 months. A BSN is preferred.

Compensation includes a competitive salary, full benefits, and a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000. The position requires on-call rotation and adherence to hospital policies.

Qualifications

• 2+ years Operating Room experience required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates MercyOne/Trinity Health mission and values in daily practices.
• Prepares for and assists in surgical cases with minimal direction.
• Ensures aseptic technique and patient safety in the operating room.
• Collects and analyzes data to support nursing diagnosis.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Maintains equipment setup, turnover, and room readiness.

Skills

Operating Room experience

BLS

Mandatory Reporter training

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Job description

Description

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Genesis serves a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Ill.) metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. But when it comes to clinical capabilities and quality, we exceed those geographical limits. We have earned distinction as a two-time national Top 15 Health System, and recognition for being in the top 1 percent in the nation for patient safety. Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

This position will be full-time exempt and paid a weekly salary to provide on-call coverage Sunday PM - Friday AM.

1.0 status - 6:00 pm each evening to 7:00 am the next morning

The weekly salary will be paid at base rate, regardless of whether the colleague is called to come in.

A commitment to work one shift a pay period Sunday PM - Friday AM will be in place at the discretion of the manager.

The exempt colleague will be scheduled within the holiday call rotation.

Must be within a 30 minute response time.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Up to $20,000 sign on bonus available!

• Commitment/Retention Period: 2 years
• Payout Schedule: 25% at hire, 25% at 1 year, 50% at 2 years

Essential Functions

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health and MercyOne Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Scrubs and circulates on cases independently, with minimal direction.
• Prepares for surgical cases in an efficient manner, anticipating needs of patient, surgeon, anesthesia and other O.R. team members.
• Provides a safe environment for patient and staff by implementing standards of aseptic technique and by controlling the physical and psychological aspects of that environment.
• Collects and analyzes data and assesses patient in developing nursing diagnosis.
• Communicates effectively with the patient, staff, physicians, and families.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up and function.
• Initiates and directs room clean up and turnover.
• Participates in orientation and training of new personnel.
• Assists in maintenance of physician’s preference cards and other O.R. resource material.
• Utilizes computer in surgical documentation, disposition of specimens and obtaining pertinent information.
• Participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities as appropriate.
• Attends department meetings and in-services.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degreein nursingrequired.
• Bachelor ofScience inNursing (BSN)preferred.
• Current Iowa RNlicense, (MercyOneGenesis - current Registered Nurse (RN) license in either Iowa or Illinois isrequiredat the time of hire. A secondary RN license for the other state must be obtained within 12 months of the hiredate.)
• Minimum of 2 years Operating Room experience required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health and MercyOne.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.