OR Nurse - Neuro/Ortho Surgery | Day Shift & Call

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a perioperative Registered Nurse to provide intraoperative care in scrub and circulating roles. The role covers neonate to geriatric patients, with on-call, weekends, nights and holidays as scheduled.

Responsibilities include preparing for cases, maintaining aseptic technique, and supporting the OR team. Requires Iowa RN license, OR experience preferred, BLS within 6 weeks, and mandatory reporter training within 3 months.

Qualifications

• Active RN license issued in Iowa or compact state.
• OR experience preferred.
• BLS certification within 6 weeks of hire.
• Mandatory Reporter training within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Scrubs and circulates on cases independently, with minimal direction.
• Prepares for surgical cases, anticipating needs of patient, surgeon, anesthesia and OR team.
• Provides a safe environment by aseptic technique and by controlling the environment.
• Collects and analyzes data and assesses patient for nursing diagnosis.
• Communicates effectively with patient, staff, physicians, and families.
• Initiates and directs room cleanup and turnover.

Skills

OR experience

Read/write English

Education

Registered Nurse license (Iowa)

Job description

Trinity Health is seeking a perioperative Registered Nurse to provide intraoperative care in scrub and circulating roles. The role covers neonate to geriatric patients, with on-call, weekends, nights and holidays as scheduled.

Responsibilities include preparing for cases, maintaining aseptic technique, and supporting the OR team. Requires Iowa RN license, OR experience preferred, BLS within 6 weeks, and mandatory reporter training within 3 months.