Ortho/Neuro OR RN - Day Shift, Perioperative Autonomy

IHA; Clive (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

IHA is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to support perioperative care in the intraoperative phase, serving diverse patient populations from neonates to geriatrics. The role requires call, weekends, nights, and holidays as scheduled, with a day shift emphasis and full-time employment.

The nurse will scrub and circulate, prepare cases efficiently, maintain aseptic technique, and actively participate in room turnover while ensuring patient safety and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current or compact state license as a Registered Nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.
• Operating Room experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.
• Ability to read, write and speak English language.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Effective communication

OR experience

BLS certification

Mandatory Reporter training

English language

Job description

IHA is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to support perioperative care in the intraoperative phase, serving diverse patient populations from neonates to geriatrics. The role requires call, weekends, nights, and holidays as scheduled, with a day shift emphasis and full-time employment.

The nurse will scrub and circulate, prepare cases efficiently, maintain aseptic technique, and actively participate in room turnover while ensuring patient safety and high-quality care.