West Des Moines RN-Surgery

West Des Moines RN‑Surgery

Trinity Health is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide perioperative patient care in both scrub and circulating roles. The position supports patients from neonate to geriatric and requires call, weekends, nights, and holidays as scheduled.

Full‑time, Day Shift

• Scrubs and circulates on cases independently with minimal direction.
• Prepares for surgical cases efficiently, anticipating needs of patient, surgeon, anesthesia, and other OR team members.
• Provides a safe environment for patient and staff through aseptic technique and control of the physical and psychological environment.
• Collects and analyzes data, assesses patient, and develops nursing diagnoses.
• Communicates effectively with patients, staff, physicians, and families.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment set‑up and function.
• Initiates and directs room clean‑up and turnover.

• Participates in orientation and training of new personnel.
• Assists in maintenance of physician’s preference cards and other OR resource material.
• Utilizes computer for surgical documentation, disposition of specimens, and obtaining pertinent information.
• Participates in departmental performance improvement activities as appropriate.
• Attends department meetings and in‑services.

Entry level

Health Care Provider – Hospitals and Health Care industry

West Des Moines, IA

Trinity Health is 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.