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OR RN-Operating Room Registered Nurse

Trinity Health · Aledo, IL · Part time

Posted Jul 8, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Aledo Medical Center is a 22-bed critical access hospital. What appeals to you about working in a small rural OR?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that a small hospital means fewer backups and a wider range of responsibility.

Tell me about a time you noticed a break in sterile technique. How did you handle it with the team?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up about sterility breaks regardless of who made them.

How do you handle a surgeon who is frustrated and short with you during a difficult case?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm and professional and keep the focus on the patient rather than the tension.

What would you do

Your count is off by one sponge at closing and the surgeon says it's probably fine. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they hold firm on count discrepancies even when there is pressure to finish the case.

In a small hospital, an urgent case may come in when the OR team is thin. How would you handle a call-in when staffing is limited?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay safe and organized when resources are limited and the nearest larger center is far away.

A patient seems very anxious when you meet them in pre-op. What do you do in the few minutes you have?

What they are checking: Whether they offer real comfort and catch any concerns that might affect safety before the case.

About the work

This role covers both scrub and circulating. Tell me about your experience in each and which you're stronger in.

What they are checking: Whether they can genuinely cover either role, since a small team cannot always pair specialists.

Walk me through how you run a time-out before incision.

What they are checking: Whether they lead the surgical safety checklist actively instead of letting it become a formality.

How do you position and protect a patient for a long case to prevent pressure injuries and nerve damage?

What they are checking: Whether they know intraoperative positioning risks and take ownership of protecting the patient while asleep.

What do you assess and document during the intraoperative phase as the circulator?

What they are checking: Whether their documentation is complete enough to protect the patient and stand up to review.

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The full job description

As published by Trinity Health.

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: 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. Aledo is a safe, close-knit community with excellent schools in the Mercer County School District. Families appreciate small class sizes and strong extracurricular programs. Cultural life centers on local parks, historic downtown and community events, with Quad Cities amenities just a short drive away. MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center is a 22-bed critical access hospital in western Illinois and Mercy County's sole healthcare provider, delivering emergency care, cardiac rehab infusion, lab, imaging (3D mammography), skilled care, pulmonary and sleep services, therapy and surgery. It earned Chartis Center's 2025 Performance Leadership Award for rural hospital quality and patient perspective. Want to learn more about MercyOne Genesis? Click here: MercyOne Genesis | Stronger. Together. As One! Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Registered Nurse! An Operating Room Registered Nurse at MercyOne provides perioperative patient care, specifically in the intraoperative phase, in both the scrub and circulating roles according to established guidelines. Serves the population from neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. Essential Functions: • Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health and MercyOne Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. • Scrubs and circulates on cases independently, with minimal direction. • Prepares for surgical cases in an efficient manner, anticipating needs of patient, surgeon, anesthesia and other O.R. team members. • Provides a safe environment for patient and staff by implementing standards of aseptic technique and by controlling the physical and psychological aspects of that environment. • Collects and analyzes data and assesses patient in developing nursing diagnosis. • Communicates effectively with the patient, staff, physicians, and families. • Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up and function. • Initiates and directs room clean up and turnover. • Participates in orientation and training of new personnel. • Assists in maintenance of physician's preference cards and other O.R. resource material. • Utilizes computer in surgical documentation, disposition of specimens and obtaining pertinent information. • Participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities as appropriate. • Attends department meetings and in-services. • Other duties as assigned by the manager. • Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior. Schedule: • PRN - minimum requirement of 24 hours per month. ​ Minimum Qualifications: • Associate degree in nursing required. • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. • Current Illinois RN license • Operating Room experience preferred. • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required. • Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire. • Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment. • Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health and MercyOne. 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.