Registered Nurse (Surgical)

Aura Health; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health in Joplin, MO is seeking a dedicated Surgical Registered Nurse to provide high-quality, compassionate perioperative care for surgical patients. You will perform pre- and post-operative assessments and monitor recovery, ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Join a collaborative team and educate patients and families on procedures and recovery, while coordinating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other care professionals to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse licensure with surgical/perioperative readiness.
• Strong clinical judgment, patient assessment, and monitoring skills.
• Medication administration competency and commitment to patient safety.
• Clear communication and ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered education.
• Team-oriented mindset and willingness to practice evidence-based care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre- and post-operative assessments and ongoing recovery monitoring.
• Administer medications and support safe perioperative care.
• Educate patients and families on procedures, recovery, and care instructions.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize clinical outcomes.

Skills

RN licensure

Perioperative readiness

Clinical judgment

Medication administration

Patient education

Team collaboration

Job description

Surgical Registered Nurse providing high-quality, compassionate care to surgical patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct pre- and post-operative assessments and ongoing recovery monitoring.
• Administer medications and support safe perioperative care.
• Educate patients and families on procedures, recovery, and care instructions.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize clinical outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current Registered Nurse licensure with surgical/perioperative readiness.
• Strong clinical judgment, patient assessment, and monitoring skills.
• Medication administration competency and commitment to patient safety.
• Clear communication and ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered education.
• Team-oriented mindset and willingness to practice evidence-based care.