Registered Nurse Operating Room

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in the Operating Room provides skilled nursing care in a fast-paced acute hospital setting. This role involves perioperative patient care, collaboration with surgical teams, and adherence to safety and clinical protocols. The RN is expected to have a minimum of 2 years of experience and hold an active AK RN license. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential to support patient outcomes in a Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma facility.

• Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care in the Operating Room.
• Perform patient assessments and monitor vital signs before, during, and after surgery.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Ensure strict adherence to sterile technique and safety protocols.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Document patient care accurately using Epic electronic medical records.
• Assist with patient positioning, equipment setup, and surgical instrumentation as needed.
• Float within scope to like units if required to meet facility needs.
• Participate in call coverage limited to coverage for call-offs only.

• Active Registered Nurse license in Alaska (license in hand required for auto offer).
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience.
• BLS certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and treatment planning skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment.
• Driver's license, car insurance, and automobile for commuting if applicable.

• ACLS certification.
• CNOR certification.

• Call coverage limited to coverage for call-offs only.
• Weekend work required.
• Time off (RTO) approved individually upon offer; all requested time off must be included in submittal.
• Candidate's permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility; locals not accepted.
• May be required to float to similar units within scope.

• Assignment length: 13 weeks.
• Shift options: 3x12 hour days or 4x10 hour days.
• Shift start times vary between 06:45 19:15 or 09:00 21:30.
• Guaranteed 60 hours per 2 weeks; may be called off for one 12-hour shift per 2 weeks.