RN Surgery
- Riverview Health
- Noblesville, IN, USA
Job Description
Posting Details
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- Posted: October 9, 2026
- Full-Time
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Job Details
Description
Job Summary
The Surgical Nurse (RN) is responsible for caring for patients during surgical procedures. The RN Surgery assists the operating room staff during surgery and assists peri anesthesia staff in preparation and recovery of patients. Registered nursing staff in Riverview Health's surgical services division have the opportunity to work with state of the art technology and staff who are experts in their practice.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide patients with surgery expectations prior to transporting to operating room.
- Develop and implement the nursing care plan for surgical patients.
- Prepare and deliver medications to sterile field. Sterilize, confirm and mark incision sites.
- Set up the operating room for the procedure/patient, ensuring all tools and supplies are sterile prior to the procedure.
- While in a scrub role, assist the surgical team by donning sterile masks, gloves and gowns as well as aid the surgeon by passing instruments during the procedure. Apply sterile techniques in handling medical instruments and equipment pre-, during, and post-surgery.
- Use and troubleshoot medical equipment safely and effectively to carry out planned nursing interventions, assist staff and obtain equipment needed.
- Post procedure, clear tools, prepare the patient for transport to recovery, and provide report to the recovery RN.
- Assist with the ordering, maintenance, and safe storage of surgical equipment and supplies.
- Perform other duties inside the surgical room that ensure safe and effective care.
- Accurately and timely document patient care to ensure proper post-procedure follow up and billing of services.
- Provide continued education on unit as needed and assist with orientation and training of new employees.
- Serve on call for rotating weekend, holiday and weeknights as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements
- Minimum: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing as a Registered Nurse (ASN)
- Preferred: Bachelor Science Nursing
Experience Requirements
- Minimum: Two (2) years of previous circulating and or scrub experience in multiple specialties
- Preferred: Five (5) years or more of above experience
License/Certification Requirements
- Registered Nurse valid to practice in the state of Indiana
- BLS (American Heart Association)
- ACLS (American Heart Association) within 3 months of hire/transfer into the position
Qualifications
Education
Preferred
Associates or better in Nursing.
Bachelors or better in Nursing.
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Registered Nurse
Preferred
ACLS
BLS- Basic Life Support
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Why Riverview Health?
You chose a nursing career because you care for people and serve as a champion and advocate for their health and wellbeing. Riverview Health provides an environment where you can deliver on your passion for providing compassionate, patient-centered care to everyone in our community. We deliver on our promise of exceptional care by continually promoting a progressive, nurturing culture and supporting the wellbeing of our community through educational seminars, screenings and other events designed to help patients and their families stay healthy.
Riverview Health is one of the largest employers in Hamilton County, Indiana, and is located in one of the fastest growing and most desirable communities in the state. With more than 125 years of experience delivering healthcare, we serve our community with two hospitals, three freestanding emergency department / urgent care centers, community outreach programs, and outpatient primary and specialty care practices. We believe our best is yet to come as we continue to expand our services and reach in response to community needs, our promise of exceptional care, and our partnership with Parkview Health.
Flexible scheduling and career growth.
We know our nurses are juggling multiple personal and professional responsibilities. To accommodate the different needs of our staff, Riverview Health offers self-scheduling along with a wide variety of shift options tailored to individual departments. Our size provides nurses with opportunities to experience care delivery across different clinical settings and patient acuity levels, supporting continuous learning, growth, and skill development. Nurses at Riverview Health serve patient populations in the following areas:
· Acute Rehabilitation
· Cardiac Rehabilitation
· Cardiology and Cardiac Catheterization
· Emergency
· Emergency / Urgent Care
· Endoscopy Surgical Center
· Infusion Therapy
· Intensive Care
· Maternity / Labor & Delivery
· Medical Oncology
· Medical Surgical
· Nursing Administration
· Organizational Improvement / Infection Prevention
· Primary Care Physician Practice
· Progressive Care Unit
· Radiation Oncology
· Surgical Services
· Wound Care
A culture of support, teamwork and collaboration.
Those who have worked in smaller health systems recognize the positive work relationships, the ability to resolve issues quickly, and the level of teamwork demonstrated across care teams. At Riverview Health, our employees value the autonomy of practicing at the top of their license, the opportunity to build meaningful patient connections, and deliver care that is truly community focused. Our team members know they are valued and cared for as people, not numbers.
Nurses are supported by onsite providers with 24/7 hospitalist coverage in ER, Inpatient, and Maternity areas, as well as round the clock house supervisors and charge staff, ensuring support is available when it is needed.