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Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Rochester Regional Health·Muscatine, Iowa

$40 - $53/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 8 days ago
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About the role

Provide high-quality, patient-centered clinical care and perform initial and ongoing patient assessments. Develop and document individualized plans of care while complying with organizational safety and medication protocols.

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Department: Operating Room

Location: Unity Hospital

Hours Per Week

Full Time - 40 Hours

Schedule: Monday through Friday; 10-hour shifts between 7a-1130p; Off-shift On-call Requirements

SUMMARY

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you’re the engine and the heart of patient care at Rochester Regional Health. You make a positive

difference every single day in the lives of our patients, their family members and visitors – going above and beyond to meet their needs with courtesy, kindness, respect and compassion.

Operating Room

The OR at Unity Hospital has 14 Operating Room Suites, including four Endoscopic suites for advanced laparoscopic procedures. The OR specializes in 12 service lines to include Ear, Nose, Throat, General Surgery, Gynecological, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Plastics & Reconstructive, Podiatry, Thoracic, Urology, Vascular, Colorectal and Neurosurgery/Spine.

Clinical ladder level i-Iv

The RN level will be determined at the time of hire based on the candidate’s qualifications and ability to meet Clinical Ladder requirements.

Level expectations include

  • RN
  • Level II: Minimum 6 months RN experience; AAS in Nursing; completion of Clinical Ladder requirements within 12 months, including 3 activities per pillar (Leadership, Quality, Organizational Contribution), 9 CEUs, and 6 flex items.
  • RN
  • Level
  • III: Minimum 1 year RN experience; AAS in Nursing; demonstrated clinical and leadership skills; preceptor and/or charge experience; completion of 4 activities per pillar, 12 CEUs, and 15 flex items.
  • RN
  • Level IV: Minimum 1 year experience in the specialty hired into; BS in Nursing required; expanded leadership role (charge, preceptor, mentor); completion of Clinical Ladder requirements within 12 months, including 5 activities per pillar, 15 CEUs, and 20 flex items.

Responsibilities

  • Provides high-quality, patient-centered, clinical care
  • Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient, utilizing appropriate data (i.e. physical, psychological, educational and risk-screen data appropriate for the chronological / developmental age of the patient).
  • Communicates and documents assessment of patient with the interdisciplinary team. Utilizes all available resources in order to meet the needs of the patient and family.
  • Develops and documents plan of care, treatment and services which is individualized and appropriate for the patient needs, strengths, limitations and goals.
  • Complies with organizational policies, procedures and protocols including policies governing safety, medication administration and documentation.
  • Revises plan of care based on ongoing evaluations and updates documentation appropriately.
  • Completes at least one clinical research utilization (CRU) form for submission to Nursing Research Department utilizing a research article from the last 5 years from research performed in the United States.
  • Completes a minimum of 5 nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year.
  • Completes mandatory in-services and health screens in timely manner.
  • Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Required qualifications

  • Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing
  • Registered Nurse license in New York State.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
  • At least 6 months experience preferred.

Education: AS: Nursing (Required)

Licenses / Certifications

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)

Physical requirements

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay range

$39.74 - $52.99

CITY

Rochester

Postal code: 14626

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$40 - $53/hr
Location
Muscatine, Iowa
Posted
Jul 20, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Rochester Regional Health

Rochester Regional Health, headquartered in Rochester, NY, is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. We are dedicated to helping our community stay healthy and live fulfilling lives....

Salary listed on 687 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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