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RN Operating Room

Ascension

Carmel, IN

Unit
OR

Posted Aug 7

What the listing says

Role

Term
Per Diem
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

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About this role

Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Carmel, IN
  • Facility: St. Vincent Medical Center
  • Department/Specialty: Plastic Reconstructive Surgery

Schedule

PRN

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How you'll make an impact in this role

Deliver professional nursing care in the operative setting to patients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures.

Perform scrub functions including the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during procedure. Perform circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during and after procedure. Directly assist operating physician with surgical tasks including hemostasis, suturing and wound exposure as well as patient positioning. Prepare operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

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

Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

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.

Application details and notices

Equal employment opportunity employer

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.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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Benefits

  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Various health insurance options & wellness plans
  • Retirement benefits including employer match plans
  • Long-term & short-term disability
  • Employee assistance programs (EAP)
  • Parental leave & adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

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Requirements

  • RN
  • Indiana RN License
  • Patient condition reporting
  • Nursing
  • Medical procedure preparation
  • Surgery
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  • Medical procedure assistance
  • RN License
  • Surgical instrument organization
  • Nursing Diploma

Benefits highlights

  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Adoption assistance
  • Retirement plan
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  • Parental leave
  • NPHPU

Place

City
Carmel, IN
Median rent
$1,712/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$141,505/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
4% below the national average

Carmel area index 95.7, where 100 is the national average.

Carmel is a polished, family-friendly suburb just north of Indianapolis, known for its Arts & Design District, the Monon Trail, and an abundance of roundabouts. Expect quiet, safe neighborhoods and a strong arts scene.

Map showing the location of Carmel, IN
Approximate location in Carmel, IN. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

How this role fits you

On your path

Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.

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