Heart Team Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) - Sign On Bonus

About the Role

Join our innovative surgical team as an OR Registered Nurse, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring safe, efficient, and compassionate care for patients undergoing operative and invasive procedures. You’ll work closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and fellow team members to create seamless experiences and positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Circulate and scrub for a wide variety of surgical cases, with full training provided.
• Participate in high‑acuity specialties including cardiac, neuro, and robotic‑assisted procedures.
• Grow your skills in robotics, gaining hands‑on experience with leading surgical technology.
• Assess patient needs pre‑, intra‑, and post‑operatively, responding quickly to changes in condition.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to anticipate needs and support optimal patient outcomes.
• Document care and patient responses accurately and in a timely manner.
• Educate patients and families on procedure expectations and post‑op care.
• Support, guide, and delegate tasks to LPNs and Nursing Assistants as needed.
• Participate in ongoing education, team meetings, and quality initiatives.
• Float to other units or adjust shifts as needed to support patient care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing or graduation from an RN program.
• Current RN licensure in the state of Iowa, or qualified multistate licensure.
• ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Hands‑on robotics experience that sets you apart in the field.
• Cross‑training in scrubbing and circulating for a well‑rounded OR skill set.
• Exposure to cardiac, neuro, and other specialty service lines.
• Strong team culture focused on excellence, respect, and support.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continued learning.
• Mission‑driven organization that values your voice and contribution.

Compensation & Benefits

• Sign‑on bonus starting at $10,000 based on experience.
• Effective Day 1 benefit package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater.
• Competitive wages with weekend and night differentials.
• Generous paid time off program.
• Retirement savings program with employer match starting on Day 1.
• Education assistance offered.

Schedule

Full‑time, 36 hours per week, day shift. Call for specialty team, 10‑12 days per month. Flexibility to float to other units or adjust shifts as needed.

Facility Information

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342‑bed regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa, serving 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. The system also includes MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center (11‑bed rural access hospital) and a network of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine, and specialty clinics.