OR RN - Operating Room Registered Nurse

Job Overview

At Mercy One, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

Full time

Day Shift

Mercy One Genesis serves a 17‑county bi‑state region of the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Ill.) metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. When it comes to clinical capabilities and quality, we exceed those geographical limits. We have earned distinction as a two‑time national Top 15 Health System and are recognized in the top 1 percent in the nation for patient safety.

Join the Mercy One Family – we are looking to hire an Operating Room Registered Nurse. An OR RN at Mercy One provides perioperative patient care, specifically in the intraoperative phase, in both the scrub and circulating roles according to established guidelines.

• Scrubs and circulates on cases independently, with minimal direction.
• Prepares for surgical cases in an efficient manner, anticipating needs of patient, surgeon, anesthesia and other OR team members.
• Provides a safe environment for patient and staff by implementing standards of aseptic technique and by controlling the physical and psychological aspects of that environment.
• Collects and analyzes data and assesses patient in developing nursing diagnosis.
• Communicates effectively with the patient, staff, physicians and families.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment set‑up and function.
• Initiates and directs room clean up and turnover.

• 36 hours per week
• Day shift: 10:00 am – 6:30 pm
• On‑call rotation for weekend, holiday and night hours with a 30‑minute response time.

• Possession of a current license as a Registered Nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.
• Possession of an Illinois Registered Nurse license within one year of hire.
• Operating Room experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies include the American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.

Colleagues of Mercy One Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunities for growth throughout the system. Visit Mercy One Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Mercy One Health System.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.