Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op in Sitka, AK

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Sitka, AK
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job ID: 882341


Pay: Competitive Pay



Job Title


Registered Nurse - Operating Room / PreOp / PACU

Location


Sitka, AK | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Full-Time | Permanent | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care across the perioperative continuum, including PreOp, intraoperative, and PACU phases
• Function as a circulator nurse by coordinating perioperative workflow outside the sterile field, preparing patients, verifying documentation, ensuring equipment readiness, and completing surgical safety checklists
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately per provider orders; recognize and respond to changes in patient condition with appropriate escalation of care
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary team members to maintain a safe and efficient surgical environment
• Document assessments, interventions, and intraoperative events accurately and timely in the electronic health record
• Participate in on-call coverage to support urgent and emergent surgical cases

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher from an accredited program
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Alaska
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association required at time of hire
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association required
• Clinical competency validation required within 3 months of hire and every 3 years; high-risk competency validation required within 3 months of hire and annually thereafter

• Prior experience in an operating room, PreOp, or PACU setting
• Familiarity with perioperative safety protocols, sterile field support, and surgical team communication
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems in a clinical environment
• Experience providing culturally responsive, patient-centered care in diverse or underserved communities

• This is a meaningful opportunity to deliver high-quality perioperative nursing care in a unique Alaskan community setting, with a mission-driven organization committed to employee growth and professional advancement
• Generous benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, and life and disability coverage