Registered Nurse Operating Room

Your future role at a glance 

Location: Evansville, IN

Facility:  Ascension St. Vincent Evansville

Department/Specialty: Surgery

Schedule:  Full Time | Day shift 6:30am-7pm, with rotating days off Mon-Fri.

Must take call during the week and on weekends as needed for department coverage.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Orchestrate Seamless Surgical Operations: Prepare operating suites, sterile instruments, and specialized equipment before procedures to ensure a safe, immaculate environment for every surgical team and patient.

• Champion Patient Safety as a Circulating Nurse: Lead comprehensive OR management by continuously monitoring patient condition, advocating for safety, and orchestrating care across the surgical team before, during, and after procedures.

• Deliver Precise Scrub Support: Select, organize, and pass specialized surgical instruments and supplies with expert precision, maintaining a flawless sterile field to keep procedures running smoothly.

• Partner Directly with Surgeons: Assist operating physicians with critical surgical tasks—including patient positioning, wound exposure, suturing, and hemostasis—to optimize procedural outcomes and promote rapid recovery.

• Deliver Compassionate Perioperative Care: Provide holistic, professional nursing care to patients undergoing invasive procedures, offering a reassuring presence and upholding the highest clinical safety standards.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

Prefer any years of experience in the operating room

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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