Registered Nurse (RN) - Perioperative

Northshore Home Health Care; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care is seeking a perioperative nurse to provide direct care in a fast-paced surgical environment across five pods. You will educate patients and families, act as a liaison, and support scrubbing and circulating roles.

The role requires nursing licensure, an OR background of at least 2 years, and a commitment to infection control and patient safety. Bachelor’s degree and CNOR/Mastery Test Out are preferred.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma or associate’s degree; RN license.
• Minimum 2 years of OR experience.
• Bachelor’s degree, CNOR, Periop 101, and Mastery Test Out preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educates patients and families; acts as liaison.
• Scrub and circulate; assist with surgeries.
• Ensure patient safety and sterile technique.
• Participate in safety and quality initiatives.

Skills

Critical thinking

Professional judgment

Handle complex cases

Team collaboration

Safety protocols

Education

Nursing diploma or associate's degree

RN license

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

CNOR certification (preferred)

Periop 101 (preferred)

Mastery Test Out (preferred)

Job description

Role

Provides direct perioperative nursing care in a fast-paced surgical environment, supporting various specialties across five surgical pods.

Responsibilities

Educates patients and families, acts as a liaison, demonstrates competence in scrubbing and circulating roles, prepares and assists with surgeries, ensures patient safety, maintains sterile technique, and participates in safety and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

Nursing diploma or associate's degree, RN license, 2+ years of OR experience; preferred Bachelor’s degree, CNOR certification, Periop 101, and Mastery Test Out.

Skills

Critical thinking, professional judgment, ability to handle complex cases, team collaboration, and adherence to safety protocols.

Key Duties

Assist with surgeries, ensure safety and infection control, support patient education, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and compliance.