Registered Nurse Or

Ascension; Oklahoma; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) employer match

Pro-rated PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement (Vocare)

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Pet insurance

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension St. John Medical Center is seeking a skilled Operating Room nurse for a full-time day shift. Schedule includes four 10-hour shifts, Mondays–Fridays, 6:30am–5:00pm, with call and occasional nights, weekends, or holidays.

Join a mission-driven health system that emphasizes service, growth, and care for patients and colleagues. Comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing required.
• Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire date.
• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Lead the surgical environment by managing scrub and circulating functions for a seamless operative experience.
• Advocate for patient safety through monitoring and communication of the patient’s condition.
• Assist physicians with wound exposure and suturing to ensure precise outcomes.
• Prepare operating suite and instrumentation for life-saving care.
• Document the patient’s surgical story in real time with high-quality records.

Skills

Surgical scrubbing

Circulating nurse

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing diploma

Job description

Facility: Ascension St. John Medical Center

Department/Specialty: Operating Room

Schedule: Full Time Day Shift, Mondays through Fridays Only, 6:30am-5:00pm, Four 10-Hour Shifts, Days TBD. Call required. Must be able to work occasional night, weekend, or holiday.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer‑matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro‑rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension‑paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well‑being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up‑to‑date details during the hiring process.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead the surgical environment by expertly managing both scrub and circulating functions to ensure a seamless, sterile, and safe operative experience for every patient.
• Advocate for patient safety through continuous monitoring and clear communication of the patient’s condition, managing their holistic care journey before, during, and after the procedure.
• Collaborate as a primary surgical partner by assisting physicians with critical tasks—including wound exposure and suturing—to ensure precise clinical outcomes and patient stability.
• Drive clinical readiness by meticulously preparing the operating suite and specialized instrumentation, ensuring the team has everything required to provide life‑saving care without delay.
• Ensure documentation excellence by capturing the patient’s surgical story in real‑time, maintaining high‑quality records that support long‑term recovery and institutional standards.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR professional licensure at time of hire required.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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