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Job description
Step into a career where teamwork, precision, and purpose come together.
The Surgery Department at Stillwater Medical is growing - and we're looking for passionate Perioperative Registered Nurses to grow with us. Whether you're an experienced OR RN or a new graduate eager to learn, this is an opportunity to work in a high-functioning, supportive surgical environment where your skills truly matter. As a Perioperative RN, you'll be at the center of patient care - advocating for safety, coordinating with surgeons and anesthesia providers, and ensuring every procedure runs smoothly from start to finish. No two days are the same, and every case offers a chance to learn, grow, and make a difference.
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Why Choose Stillwater Medical?
Competitive wages and excellent benefits
Recognized on Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work since 2012
Named a World's Best Hospital by Newsweek
Strong team culture built on collaboration, respect, and support
Comprehensive perioperative orientation program
Schedule Highlights Full-time, days - typically 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday schedule
Weekends are rare
On-call rotation as needed (3:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. weekdays; 24-hour weekend call)
1-2 late days per week to support surgical flow
What You'll Do Provide perioperative nursing care to patients from neonate through geriatric populations
Serve as a patient advocate by monitoring, positioning, and assisting patients throughout procedures
Communicate continuously with surgeons and anesthesia providers regarding patient status
Prepare operating rooms by ensuring equipment readiness, availability of supplies, and proper setup
Assist with maintenance of surgical equipment and inventory
Participate in performance improvement and quality initiatives
Support a culture of safety, efficiency, and exceptional patient care
Why Surgery at Stillwater Medical?
Our OR is a place where nurses are respected, supported, and empowered. You'll work alongside experienced professionals in a department that values teamwork, continuous learning, and high-quality outcomes. With exposure to multiple specialties and strong leadership support, this is an ideal environment to build a long-term perioperative career.
Join a growing Surgery Department where your voice matters, your skills are valued, and your career can thrive - one case at a time. Apply now!
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides direct patient care to neonate through geriatric patient populations. Addresses the psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment. Communicates with surgeon and anesthesia provider continuously and as needed about patient condition. Assists with the maintenance of surgical equipment and inventory. Participates in performance improvement activities. Assesses operating room for equipment functioning and readiness, obtains supplies for individual cases, and ensures all appropriate needs of surgical operating team are met. Monitors, positions, and assists patient during procedure.
QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed to practice in the state of Oklahoma.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Able to take call 3pm to 7am weekdays and 24-hour call on weekends on rotation.
Must be able to respond to SMC within 30 minutes when on call.
Current BLS card or completion within 30 days of employment.
Current ACLS certification or completion within 6 months of employment preferred.
Current PALS certification or completion within 6 months of employment preferred.
Basic Computer knowledge.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have strength and stamina for prolonged walking, standing, and dealing with stressful situations.
Demonstrates adequate vision, or correctable with glasses/contacts, to read and write.
Able to hear, or correctable with hearing devices, and able to talk to converse with others in person and over the phone.
Able to hear, see, and feel to accurately assess, monitor, and administer care.
Able to frequently lift at least 60 lbs., reach, pull, push, bend, stoop, and kneel.
Possesses fine motor skills and hand/eye coordination to give care (i.e.: insert catheters, start IV's, administer medications, and handle instruments).
Worksite address
stillwater, OK, 74074, US
Who can apply
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