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Team Lead - OR

MercyOne
Waterloo, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/13/2026
Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Specialty Nurse Team Lead!

Join Our Team as an OR Team Lead RN!

We’re looking for a dynamic nurse leader to serve as the key liaison between the Operating Room, PACU, and other departments, ensuring smooth surgical operations and exceptional patient care. In this role, you’ll coordinate cases, manage schedules, and provide clinical expertise while mentoring staff and promoting a culture of safety. You’ll work with diverse patient populations and collaborate closely with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to optimize efficiency and quality. If you’re organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about perioperative excellence, we’d love to hear from you!

Schedule

  • 1.0 FTE
  • 10 hour shifts
  • Day shift

Education

  • Possession of a current or compact state license as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.
  • Two years’ experience as an operating room nurse required.

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

MercyOne Northeast Iowa Provides Expert Health Care To Eight Counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa Provides Excellent, Personalized Care Close To Home To The Communities In The Cedar Valley. With 491 Licensed Beds Between The Three Medical Centers, Each Providing 24-hour Emergency Lifesaving Care, MercyOne Is There For You In Critical Moments

  • MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center
  • MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation
  • MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation

With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa.

MercyOne Medical Group – Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

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.

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