Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in St. Louis, MO
Registered Nurse Operating Room jobs in St. Louis are concentrated around the Central West End medical corridor, Barnes-Jewish and Cortex districts, and the South City hospital campuses, with demand running strong across academic medical centers, health systems, and surgical specialty centers. Employers hiring right now include BJC HealthCare, Mercy, and American Traveler. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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- Saint Louis, Missouri
- Clinical Support
- Other Allied Health
- Regular
- Full-time
- Mercy Hospital St Louis
- JR266376
Job Description
Find your calling at Mercy!
Performs the primary function of a Surgical Technologist in the Operating Room. Maintains accountability for the provision of surgical instruments to the surgical team. Coordinates the care of the surgical patient with other team members. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.Position Details:
Join Mercy St. Louis Hospital Operating Room Team!
Now Hiring Graduate & Experienced Surgical Technologists
Part-time and Full-time Job Opportunities Available!
$7,500 Sign-On Bonus
Why Mercy St. Louis?
Be part of a nationally recognized surgical team at a Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center providing care to patients of all ages, including pediatrics.
Our Main Operating Room features:
- 27 Operating Rooms
- 5 State-of-the-Art Surgical Robots
- Comprehensive training across all specialties
- Supportive team environment with opportunities for growth and advancement
- Day Shift Opportunities Available
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
- High School Diploma or GED required
Experience / Licensure
- Certified Surgical Technologists encouraged to apply
- Non-certified candidates with acceptable surgical technology experience may be considered
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Make an Impact Every Day
Whether you're a recent graduate looking to launch your career or an experienced Surgical Technologist seeking a high-acuity environment, Mercy St. Louis offers the opportunity to develop your skills while caring for patients in one of the region's leading surgical programs.
Apply today and take the next step in your Surgical Tech career with Mercy St. Louis! ✨
Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
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Who's Hiring
- BJC HealthCare34

- Mercy21

- American Traveler8

- SSM Health5

- United Surgical Partners3

Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in St. Louis: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a registered nurse operating room job in St. Louis?
St. Louis hiring concentrates in its academic medical systems and large health network affiliates, particularly around the Central West End and midtown hospital campuses. Candidates with scrub and circulating experience across general, cardiac, or orthopedic surgery move fastest here. Perioperative certifications like CNOR sharpen your competitiveness with the larger systems. Reaching out to surgical staffing coordinators directly at St. Louis health networks often surfaces openings before they appear publicly.
Which companies hire registered nurse operating rooms in St. Louis?
St. Louis registered nurse operating room roles are posted by BJC HealthCare, Mercy, and American Traveler and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The local market is anchored by large academic health systems, regional hospital networks, and ambulatory surgical centers spread throughout the city and its western suburbs.
How can I get a registered nurse operating room job in St. Louis with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in St. Louis is through a perioperative nurse residency or OR internship offered by the city's larger academic health systems, which are designed specifically for RNs without prior surgical experience. Starting in a medical-surgical unit at a St. Louis community hospital and requesting elective procedure exposure builds the clinical foundation employers look for. Volunteering for weekend on-call coverage during training also demonstrates commitment that local hiring managers notice.
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