Registered Nurse OR

Ascension; Owasso (OK); On-site; USD 52,349,000 - 60,614,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a PRN Operating Room Nurse in Owasso, OK. The role requires expertise in scrub and circulating functions to provide a seamless, sterile, and safe operative experience for every patient.

You will advocate for patient safety, collaborate with physicians, and ensure clinical readiness of the operating suite and instrumentation. Documentation of the surgical event should be accurate and timely to support recovery and standards.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing prior to hire date.
• ACLS within 6 months of hire or transfer date; BLS within 1 month; both accepted.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the surgical environment by managing scrub and circulating functions to ensure a sterile, safe operative experience.
• Advocate for patient safety through monitoring and clear communication of their condition.
• Assist physicians with wound exposure and suturing to ensure precise outcomes and stability.
• Prepare operating suite and instrumentation to ensure readiness for procedures.
• Capture the patient’s surgical story in real time and maintain high-quality documentation.

Skills

Scrub nurse

Circulating nurse

Patient safety

Documentation

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Owasso, OK

Facility: Ascension St. John Owasso

Department/Specialty: Operating Room

Schedule: PRN Day Shift, Mondays through Fridays only

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 tasksåincluding wound exposure and suturingåto 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.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

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

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well‑being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

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.

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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