Surgical Nurse

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to surgical patients across the perioperative continuum

• Apply principles of surgical asepsis and sterile technique

• Function as scrub nurse and/or circulating nurse as assigned

• Prepare and position patients to prevent complications and ensure safety

• Maintain accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments

• Operate and assist with specialized OR and central sterile equipment

• Administer medications, IV therapy, wound care, and other nursing interventions

• Rotate into wound treatment and infusion services as operational needs require

• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EHR

• Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia, nursing staff, and families

• Participate in discharge planning, patient education, and care coordination

• Maintain compliance with infection control, safety standards, and hospital policies

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

• Current Iowa RN license or compact license eligible to practice in Iowa

• BLS required

• ACLS required or willingness to obtain

• Previous OR experience preferred; cross-training supported

• Strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and communication skills

Work Environment

• Hospital operating room and outpatient clinical settings

• Exposure to surgical environments, equipment, latex, and clinical chemicals

• Physical requirements include standing, lifting, pushing/pulling, and fine motor skills

Why Work at VBCH

• Community-based hospital with a collaborative care culture

• Opportunities for cross-training and professional growth

• Competitive compensation and benefits

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• Job Type: Full-Time
• Category: Nursing
• Supervisor: OR Manager
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Posted: 1/19/26
• Expires: 1/23/26