Surgery Nurse

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center • Gilbert, AZ

5d • $35 - $59 • Onsite

About The Position

As our Surgery Nurse at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, you will prepare patients for surgical procedures and provide exceptional nursing care in the operating room during their most vulnerable moments. Every day you will meticulously manage pre-operative tasks, including consent forms, patient education, and assessments, ensuring equipment readiness for surgical procedures. You'll keep family members updated on surgery status and directly assist the surgeon, applying skills learned through computer-based learning, instructor-led sessions, simulation, and clinical immersion with dedicated preceptors. To be successful in this role, you must have the ability to maintain focus while multitasking, exhibit calmness under pressure, and exercise sound judgment in emergency situations. Our structured program, supported by an OR Educator and perioperative leadership, ensures a well-rounded and supportive transition into this critical Perioperative RN role.

Requirements

• Diploma, ADN or Foreign Equivalent
• One (1) year medical/surgical or intensive care or Telemetry experience
• Registered Nurse: AZ
• American Heart Association BLS
• American Heart Association ACLS, within 6 months

Nice To Haves

• BSN

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon and surgical team in the OR
• Care for patients before, during, and after procedures
• Develop and implement nursing care plan for surgical patients
• Ensure operating rooms are prepped with all necessary equipment and supplies
• Demonstrate a high level of compassion for patients

Benefits

• Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days
• Debt relief and student loan assistance
• Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years
• Part-time employees can receive up to $9,000

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree