Registered Nurse (RN) - Perioperative - $32-48 per hour

Registered Nurse (RN) – Perioperative (Operating Room Nurse) Job is ongoing staff position at Barnes‑Jewish Hospital, Washington University Medical Center, Missouri. Job Overview Perioperative Services team members work in a fast‑paced operating room environment that tests professional judgment and critical thinking skills, encouraging growth. Operating Room Pods Pod 1: Pelvic specialties – gynecology, urology, colorectal, and general surgery Pod 2: Trauma, wound treatment, reconstructive orthopaedics, orthoscopic knee and shoulder, plastics repair Pod 3: Cardiac, transplant, vascular, heart/lung transfers Pod 4: Ophthalmology, orthopaedics, ENT, MIS, plastics, and general oncology Pod 5: Orthopaedics, spine, neuro, ENT, kidney/liver transplants Responsibilities Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within perioperative guidelines. Educates patients and families about the communication process during procedures. Serves as liaison between physician and patient/family. Demonstrates competence in scrubbing and/or circulating for all HSO‑defined surgical services. Uses established safety techniques and sets up necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment. Maintains patient safety, preventing infection, burns, pressure ulcers, wrong‑site surgery, etc. Observes patients during procedures to detect complications and provides emergency equipment and supplies. Preserves and labels operative specimens for analysis. Participates in safety, quality, and regulatory compliance activities. Engages in professional development and lifelong learning. May assist in orientation and preceptorship of new staff. Minimum Requirements Education: Nursing Diploma or Associate’s degree Experience: 2–5 years as an Operating Room Nurse License: Registered Nurse (RN) Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Certificate: Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) or Mastery Test Out Certification: Periop 101 Benefits Competitive compensation packages Tuition assistance for ongoing education Tuition repayment assistance plan Relocation assistance Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available from first day Disability insurance paid by BJC Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution 401(k) plan with BJC match Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts Paid Time Off including vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time Adoption assistance Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr BJC HealthCare