Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room - Per Diem

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; Valley Park (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Staff well-being resources

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic in Missouri seeks an Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in the Operating Room. You will assess patients, develop care plans, educate families, and coordinate with the care team in a fast-paced surgical environment.

No prior experience required, though under two years is preferred. A nursing diploma or associate degree with RN licensure is required; a bachelor's degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires an RN license and nursing diploma or associate degree; bachelor's degree preferred.
• No prior experience required, but less than two years of experience is preferred.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and patient-centered care skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient assessments and develops individualized care plans.
• Educates patients and families and promotes safety and quality.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Patient-centered care

Education

RN license

Nursing diploma or Associate degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Role: Provides direct patient care in the Operating Room as a Registered Nurse (RN).

Responsibilities

Conducts patient assessments, develops and implements individualized care plans, educates patients and families, promotes safety and quality, and collaborates with the healthcare team. Utilizes critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences, values, and cultural considerations. Ensures clear communication across the continuum of care and maintains compliance with standards and regulations.

Qualifications & Skills

Requires an RN license and a nursing diploma or associate degree; bachelor's degree preferred. No prior experience required, but less than two years of experience is preferred. Strong critical thinking, communication, and patient-centered care skills are essential.

Key Duties

Work in a fast-paced environment with cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgeries, including minimally invasive and transplant procedures. No call, minimal holidays, and opportunity for professional growth through a career ladder promoting leadership and development.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• paid time off
• and other resources support staff well-being and career advancement.