Registered Nurse Operating Room

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in the Operating Room provides skilled nursing care and support in a Magnet-designated acute hospital environment. This role involves perioperative patient care, collaboration with surgical teams, and adherence to safety and clinical protocols. The nurse is expected to manage patient assessments, medication administration, and treatment planning within the operating room setting, ensuring high-quality care for surgical patients.

• Provide perioperative nursing care in the Operating Room.
• Perform patient assessments and monitor vital signs pre-, intra-, and post-operatively.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain sterile field and adhere to infection control protocols.
• Document patient care and surgical procedures accurately using Epic charting system.
• Respond to call-offs by providing coverage as needed.
• May float to like units within scope to meet facility needs.

• Active Alaska Registered Nurse license in hand at time of offer.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced acute care operating room environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) credential.

• Call is limited to coverage for call-offs only.
• Weekend work is required.
• Must be able to float to like units if needed.
• Time off (RTO) is approved individually upon offer and must be included in submission.
• Travelers can be called off for one 12-hour shift per two-week period.
• Local candidates are not accepted; candidate's permanent address must be at least 50 miles from facility.

• Assignment length: 13 weeks.
• Shifts: either 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 two-week pay period.
• Block scheduling accommodations are not available.