What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse, Perioperative position at Stillwater Medical?
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.
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 tailored to all experience levels — including new grads
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!
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Licensed to practice in the state of Oklahoma.
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Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
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Able to take call 3pm to 7am weekdays and 24-hour call on weekends on rotation.
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Must be able to respond to SMC within 30 minutes when on call.
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Current BLS card or completion within 30 days of employment.
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Current ACLS certification or completion within 6 months of employment preferred.
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Current PALS certification or completion within 6 months of employment preferred.
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Basic Computer knowledge.
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Must have strength and stamina for prolonged walking, standing, and dealing with stressful situations.
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Demonstrates adequate vision, or correctable with glasses/contacts, to read and write.
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Able to hear, or correctable with hearing devices, and able to talk to converse with others in person and over the phone.
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Able to hear, see, and feel to accurately assess, monitor, and administer care.
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Able to frequently lift at least 60 lbs., reach, pull, push, bend, stoop, and kneel.
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Possesses fine motor skills and hand/eye coordination to give care (i.e.: insert catheters, start IV's, administer medications, and handle instruments).