Registered Nurse (RN) - Per Diem

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA) in St. Louis, MO, seeks an operating room RN to provide specialized nursing care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

The role features a self-scheduling model with no on-call requirement and access to robust benefits in a renowned trauma center with advanced surgical services and technologies. The ideal candidate holds an RN license with a diploma/associate degree (Bachelor's preferred) and OR experience, demonstrating teamwork, safety, and a

Qualifications

• RN license with diploma/associate degree required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in OR nursing preferred; teamwork, safety, and excellence.
• Ability to work in a safety-sensitive environment with alertness and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care with safety and regulatory compliance.
• Educate patients and families on post-treatment care and medication management.
• Develop individualized care plans with the healthcare team and ensure clear communication across care continuum.
• Use critical thinking to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs; respect patient values and culture.
• Participate in professional development and maintain nursing standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

clinical judgment

teamwork

patient education

adaptability

commitment to quality care

Education

RN license / Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Role: Provides specialized nursing care as an Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Responsibilities

Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care, promoting safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Educates patients and families on post-treatment care, medication management, and injury recovery. Develops individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, ensuring clear communication across the continuum of care. Uses critical thinking to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values and cultural considerations. Participates in professional development and maintains compliance with standards of nursing care.

Qualifications

RN license with a Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience in OR nursing is preferred, with a commitment to teamwork, safety, and excellence.

Ability to work in a safety-sensitive environment with alertness and professionalism.

Key Skills

• Critical thinking
• clinical judgment
• teamwork
• patient education
• adaptability
• and commitment to quality care.

Additional Information

The role offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and flexible spending accounts. It involves a self-scheduling model with no call requirement and a focus on professional growth in a renowned trauma center with advanced surgical services and technologies.