Surgery Nurse

Catholic Health Initiatives; Morrilton (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Vincent Morrilton is seeking a Surgery Nurse to prepare patients for procedures and support the operating room team, ensuring high‑quality nursing during vulnerable moments.

You will review consents, perform preoperative assessments, coordinate equipment, and update families on surgery status; you’ll directly assist the surgeon during the operation. Strong focus, calm under pressure, and sound judgment are essential.

Qualifications

• Unencumbered license to practice in Arkansas.
• 1 year of acute care experience; new grads or residents may join via residency program.
• BLS from American Heart Association required.
• Previous surgery experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon and surgical team in the operating room.
• Care for patients before, during, and after procedures.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans for surgical patients.
• Ensure operating rooms are prepped with all necessary equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrate a high level of compassion for patients.

Skills

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Good judgment

Compassionate care

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Surgery Nurse at CHI St Vincent, you will prepare patients for surgical procedures and assist in the operating room to ensure they receive excellent nursing when they are at their most vulnerable.

Every day you will go over consent forms, answer questions about the procedure, do preoperative assessments, make sure the equipment is ready to go, and update family members on the surgery status during the operation. You will be expected to directly assist the surgeon during the actual surgery.

To be successful in this role you must have the ability to maintain focus while multitasking, remain calm under pressure, and exercise good judgment in emergency situations.

• Assist surgeon and surgical team in the OR
• Care for patients before, during, and after procedures
• Develop and implement nursing care plan for surgical patients
• Ensure operating rooms are prepped with all necessary equipment and supplies
• Demonstrate a high level of compassion for patients

Job Requirements

Required :

• Unencumbered license to practice in the State of Arkansas
• 1 year of acute care experience is required (new graduates or nurses who have never worked in an acute care setting are hired through our residency training program)
• Previous surgery experience is preferred, but not required
• BLS through the American Heart Association is required

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Vincent Health, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CHI St. Vincent Morrilton has provided quality care to its community for decades. Being part of CHI St. Vincent means the community has access to many centers of excellence, including our Heart Institute and Neuroscience Institute.

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.

Pay Range

$40.00 - $40.00 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.