Perioperative RN: Scrub & Circulate (Day Shift)

Trinityhealth; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in West Des Moines, IA, seeks an experienced perioperative nurse to provide intraoperative patient care in both scrub and circulating roles, in alignment with established guidelines.

The role requires call, weekends, nights and holidays as scheduled, and involves preparing for cases, maintaining aseptic technique, and effective communication with the surgical team and families. Candidates must hold current RN licensure and have OR experience.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current or compact state license as a Registered Nurse.
• Operating Room experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training 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.

Education

Registered Nurse license (Iowa)

Job description

Trinity Health in West Des Moines, IA, seeks an experienced perioperative nurse to provide intraoperative patient care in both scrub and circulating roles, in alignment with established guidelines.

The role requires call, weekends, nights and holidays as scheduled, and involves preparing for cases, maintaining aseptic technique, and effective communication with the surgical team and families. Candidates must hold current RN licensure and have OR experience.