Registered Nurse - Operating Room (Full-Time)

CARIN Alliance; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CARIN Alliance is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the surgical department in Missouri. The RN will provide patient-centered care before, during, and after surgery, educate families, prep patients, and participate in surgical protocols including site verification and emergency response.

The role emphasizes assessment, documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, technologists, and providers, with on-call duties during non-business hours.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required (state of MO).
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification to be obtained within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients pre-surgery and educate families about procedures.
• Ensure patient safety through preparation, medication administration, and site verification.
• Respond to emergencies and deliver evidence-based practices.
• Apply critical thinking, scientific judgment, and leadership in care delivery.
• Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions throughout shifts.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and surgical workflows.

Skills

RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification (within 6 months)

Independent & collaborative

On-call readiness

Job description

Role Overview: The registered nurse (RN) in the surgical department provides high-quality, patient-centered care before, during, and after surgery. Responsibilities include patient evaluation, education, preparation, and participation in surgical protocols such as site verification and emergency response. The role involves assessing and monitoring patient conditions, documenting care, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, technologists, and providers.

Key Duties

• Evaluate patients pre-surgery and educate families about procedures
• Ensure patient safety through preparation, medication administration, and site verification
• Respond to emergencies and deliver evidence-based practices
• Apply critical thinking, scientific judgment, and leadership in care delivery
• Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions throughout shifts
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and surgical workflows

Qualifications & Skills

• RN license with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within six months of hire
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate critical thinking, and collaborate effectively
• Comfort with on-call responsibilities during non-business hours