OR RN-Operating Room Registered Nurse
An Operating Room Registered Nurse at MercyOne provides perioperative patient care, specifically in the intraoperative phase, in both the scrub and circulating roles according to established guidelines. MercyOne is a trauma center.
- Shift and hours
- Day shiftMinimum 24 hours per month
- Unit and setting
- Operating Room · Hospital Serves the population from neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric
- License
- RN license Current Illinois RN licenseIllinois RN license
- Term
- Per DiemPart time
Do you qualify?
- License
- Illinois RN license Current Illinois RN license Check your license
- Certification
- AHA BLS American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
- Certification
- Mandatory Reporter - Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within 3 months of hire Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter - Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.
- Education
- associate degree in nursing Associate degree in nursing required.
Preferred
- Education
- BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Experience
- Operating Room experience Operating Room experience preferred.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Illinois PRN rolesIllinois PRN postings that state pay run $31/hr to $55/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $49/hr, across 289 postings.
- Pay reviews
- compensation within range varies based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and internal equity
Benefits
- Benefitsfull benefits packageColleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!
The role and schedule
- Precepting
- You would precept other nurses Participates in orientation and training of new personnel.
- Day to day
- scrub and circulate on cases independently with minimal direction Scrubs and circulates on cases independently, with minimal direction.
- Day to day
- prepare for surgical cases, anticipating needs of patient, surgeon, anesthesia and OR team Prepares for surgical cases in an efficient manner, anticipating needs of patient, surgeon, anesthesia and other O.R. team members.
- Day to day
- implement standards of aseptic technique and maintain safe environment 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.
- Day to day
- collect and analyze data and assess patient in developing nursing diagnosis Collects and analyzes data and assesses patient in developing nursing diagnosis.
- Day to day
- communicate effectively with patient, staff, physicians, and families Communicates effectively with the patient, staff, physicians, and families.
- Day to day
- maintain knowledge of equipment set-up and function Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up and function.
- Day to day
- initiate and direct room clean up and turnover Initiates and directs room clean up and turnover.
- Day to day
- assist in maintenance of physician's preference cards and OR resource material Assists in maintenance of physician's preference cards and other O.R. resource material.
- Day to day
- utilize computer in surgical documentation, specimen disposition, and obtaining information Utilizes computer in surgical documentation, disposition of specimens and obtaining pertinent information.
- Day to day
- participate in departmental Performance Improvement activities Participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities as appropriate.
- Day to day
- attend department meetings and in-services Attends department meetings and in-services.
- Employment
- PRN Schedule: PRN - minimum requirement of 24 hours per month.
- Details
- 22-bed critical access hospital
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.
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- Employment type
- Part time
- Shift
- Day Shift
At MercyOne, 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.
Aledo is a safe, close-knit community with excellent schools in the Mercer County School District. Families appreciate small class sizes and strong extracurricular programs. Cultural life centers on local parks, historic downtown and community events, with Quad Cities amenities just a short drive away.
MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center is a 22-bed critical access hospital in western Illinois and Mercy County's sole healthcare provider, delivering emergency care, cardiac rehab infusion, lab, imaging (3D mammography), skilled care, pulmonary and sleep services, therapy and surgery. It earned Chartis Center's 2025 Performance Leadership Award for rural hospital quality and patient perspective.
Want to learn more about MercyOne Genesis? Click here: MercyOne Genesis | Stronger. Together. As One!
Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Registered Nurse!
An Operating Room Registered Nurse at MercyOne provides perioperative patient care, specifically in the intraoperative phase, in both the scrub and circulating roles according to established guidelines. Serves the population from neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
Essential Functions
- Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health and MercyOne Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
- 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 O. R. 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.
- Participates in orientation and training of new personnel.
- Assists in maintenance of physician's preference cards and other O. R. resource material.
- Utilizes computer in surgical documentation, disposition of specimens and obtaining pertinent information.
- Participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities as appropriate.
- Attends department meetings and in-services.
- Other duties as assigned by the manager.
- Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.
Schedule
- PRN - minimum requirement of 24 hours per month.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate degree in nursing required.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Current Illinois RN license
- Operating Room experience preferred.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
- Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.
- Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
- Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health and MercyOne.
Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!
Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.
Pay Range: $34.38 - $51.57 per hour
Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.
Our Commitment
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.
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Aledo, IL
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