Job Title
Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) for a contract assignment in Atlantic, Iowa. This role involves providing comprehensive perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing a variety of operative and invasive procedures within an acute care hospital setting.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering patient-centered care that addresses the psychological, socio-cultural, and educational needs of surgical patients and their support persons. This encompasses the entire surgical continuum, from pre-procedure preparation and education through the intraoperative phase, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care to individuals undergoing operative or invasive procedures.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for surgical patients.
- Address the psychological, socio-cultural, and educational needs of surgical patients and their support persons.
- Provide patient and family education regarding surgical procedures and post-operative care.
- Ensure patient safety and advocate for patient well-being throughout the surgical experience.
- Collaborate effectively with the surgical team, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists, to facilitate efficient and safe surgical outcomes.
- Maintain a sterile environment and adhere to all perioperative nursing standards and protocols.
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of recent experience in an Operating Room (OR) setting.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Ability to work on-site in Atlantic, Iowa.
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
- Clinical Skills: Perioperative nursing care, sterile technique, surgical patient assessment, pain management, wound care, medication administration.
- Equipment: Proficiency with standard OR equipment, instrumentation, and electronic health records (EHR) systems.
- Soft Skills: Excellent communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, empathy, patient education, and cultural sensitivity.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: AM shifts
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Days per Week: 3 days
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: October 5, 2026
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Iowa.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.