Lead Operating Room Nurse (Lead OR RN) Ortho/Neuro
Des Moines, IAFull-timePosted 1 day agoStill listed today
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Job overview
The Lead Operating Room RN partners with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative teams to support patient care and efficient OR operations. The role serves as a resource for staff, coordinates daily surgical operations, mentors team members, and contributes to quality, safety, and patient outcomes across the surgical department.
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Full job description
Employment Type: Full timeShift: Day Shift Description: Take the next step in your nursing career as an Operating Room Lead RN. In this leadership role, you'll partner with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative teams to ensure exceptional patient care, efficient OR operations, and a culture of clinical excellence. As a Lead RN, you'll serve as a trusted resource for staff, coordinate daily surgical operations, mentor team members, and help drive quality, safety, and patient outcomes across the surgical department.
What You'll Do
- Lead and support daily Operating Room operations
- Coordinate patient flow, case scheduling, and surgical readiness
- Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for OR staff
- Collaborate with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care
- Promote quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Help ensure efficient room turnover and optimal OR utilization
Qualifications
- Current Iowa RN License (or Compact RN License)
- Minimum 2 years of Operating Room nursing experience
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Commitment to patient-centered care and teamwork
Why Join MercyOne? ✅ Leadership opportunity in a growing surgical program ✅ Collaborative, physician-partnered environment ✅ Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits ✅ Opportunities for professional growth and development ✅ Make a lasting impact on patient care and team success
Lead with purpose. Care with compassion. Join our surgical team today.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
How this job compares
Set against the 28,941 open Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Iowa median$64–82K/yr21 salary ranges
- Iowa median$31–36/hr306 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 865 open Nurse jobs in Iowa and 28,941 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Iowa
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (12,083 postings).
- Education
- 3,184 of the 28,941 open Nurse jobs (11%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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