Perioperative RN - Day Shift, Call & Weekend Coverage

MercyOne; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne in West Des Moines, IA is seeking an experienced perioperative RN to provide intraoperative care as scrub and circulating nurse. The role covers day shift with on-call requirements, weekends, nights and holidays as scheduled.

You will work with surgeons and anesthesia, prepare for cases, maintain aseptic technique, and contribute to patient safety and efficient OR turnover.

This position emphasizes teamwork, communication with families, and ongoing performance improvement.

Qualifications

• Perioperative care experience in intraoperative phase.
• Ability to scrub and circulate independently.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique.
• Willingness to be on call, weekends, nights and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Scrubs and circulates on cases independently.
• Prepares for surgical cases efficiently, anticipating needs.
• Maintains sterile technique and a safe operating environment.
• Communicates effectively with patient, staff, physicians, and families.
• Initiates and directs room turnover and cleanup.

Skills

Perioperative care

Scrub circulator

Aseptic technique

Team communication

Job description

MercyOne in West Des Moines, IA is seeking an experienced perioperative RN to provide intraoperative care as scrub and circulating nurse. The role covers day shift with on-call requirements, weekends, nights and holidays as scheduled.

You will work with surgeons and anesthesia, prepare for cases, maintain aseptic technique, and contribute to patient safety and efficient OR turnover.

This position emphasizes teamwork, communication with families, and ongoing performance improvement.