Operating Room RN
Washington, MO
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Overview

Mercy Hospital Washington is seeking experienced Registered Nurses for its Ambulatory Surgery department. Candidates should have critical care experience along with strong Pre-Operative (Pre-Op) and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nursing skills.

The RN will provide comprehensive nursing care to patients before and after surgical procedures, monitor patient conditions, assist with recovery, and coordinate care with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Mercy Hospital Washington is an acute care facility and a Level III Trauma Center serving the surrounding communities.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Operative Nursing

• Assess patients before surgical procedures and review their medical history.
• Evaluate patient readiness for surgery and identify potential risks.
• Assess patient and family educational needs.
• Provide preoperative instructions and prepare patients for procedures.
• Document patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.

Post-Anesthesia Care (PACU)

• Monitor patients recovering from anesthesia.
• Assess vital signs, airway status, consciousness, and pain levels.
• Monitor for postoperative complications and changes in patient conditions.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Ensure safe patient recovery and appropriate transfer to the next level of care.

Patient Care & Coordination

• Involve patients and their families in healthcare decisions.
• Develop and document nursing diagnoses, interventions, and expected outcomes.
• Perform patient handoffs using SBAR and bedside reporting.
• Communicate patient conditions and clinical findings to physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in unit meetings, quality improvement activities, and staff education.
• Follow hospital policies and patient safety standards.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience.
• Critical care experience.
• Pre-Op and PACU experience.

License:

- Missouri RN License – Required.

Required Certifications:

• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS

Shift & Scheduling Details

• Day shift.
• Schedule listed as 5 × 8-hour shifts.
• 36 guaranteed hours per week.
• Call requirements: As needed.
• Floating: As required.
• No confirmed weekend requirements.

Facility Highlights

• Level III Trauma Center.
• Level II Stroke Center.
• Level II STEMI Center.
• Recognized for patient safety and quality healthcare.
• Serves Franklin, Gasconade, Crawford, St. Charles, and Warren counties.

Important Details

• Facility: Mercy Hospital Washington, MO.
• Department: Ambulatory Surgery.
• Specialty: Pre-Op / PACU RN.
• EMR: Epic.
• Scrubs: Black.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36/week.
• Contract: 91 weeks.
• Local Rate: $10 below the posted travel bill rate.

Recruiter Notes – Candidate Screening

Prioritize candidates with:

1. Recent Pre-Op nursing experience.
2. PACU / Post-Anesthesia Recovery experience.
3. Critical care or ICU experience.
4. Experience monitoring patients after anesthesia.
5. Active Missouri RN license.
6. Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.