Perioperative Nurse: Scrub & Circulate (Part-Time)

MercyOne Medical Group; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

MercyOne Medical Group in West Des Moines, IA seeks a part-time perioperative nurse to join the surgical services team. The role covers intraoperative scrub and circulating duties, with daytime shifts and call requirements, including weekends and holidays.

You will ensure patient safety through aseptic technique, collaborate with surgeons and anesthesia, and support room setup, turnover, and documentation. Previous OR experience preferred; strong communication and data recording skills

Qualifications

• Perioperative nursing experience in scrub and circulating roles.
• Ability to work independently with OR team.
• Experience with aseptic technique and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Scrub and circulate on cases independently.
• Prepare for surgical cases and anticipate needs.
• Provide safe environment with aseptic technique.
• Collect and analyze data to support nursing diagnoses.
• Communicate effectively with patient, staff, physicians, families.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment setup and function.
• Initiate and direct room cleanup and turnover.

Skills

Scrub nurse

Circulating nurse

Aseptic technique

Communication

Data collection

Equipment knowledge

Room turnover

Job description

MercyOne Medical Group in West Des Moines, IA seeks a part-time perioperative nurse to join the surgical services team. The role covers intraoperative scrub and circulating duties, with daytime shifts and call requirements, including weekends and holidays.

You will ensure patient safety through aseptic technique, collaborate with surgeons and anesthesia, and support room setup, turnover, and documentation. Previous OR experience preferred; strong communication and data recording skills