Registered Nurse Operating Room

The Registered Nurse in the Operating Room is responsible for delivering expert perioperative nursing care in a high-acuity acute hospital setting. This role involves preparing patients for surgery, assisting during procedures, and collaborating with the surgical team to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes. The nurse must hold an active Alaska RN license and have at least two years of relevant experience. Strong clinical skills, communication, and the ability to adapt to variable shift start times are essential. Responsibilities:

• Provide skilled nursing care in the Operating Room environment.
• Prepare patients for surgery and assist during surgical procedures.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to plan and implement patient care.
• Administer medications and monitor patient status throughout perioperative phases.
• Maintain sterile fields and ensure compliance with infection control protocols.
• Document patient care and surgical interventions using Epic charting system.
• Float to like units within scope of practice as needed to meet facility demands.
• Respond to limited on-call situations to cover call-offs.

• Active Registered Nurse license in Alaska (license in hand required for auto offer).
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience.
• BLS certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and treatment planning skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced acute hospital setting.
• Driver's license and reliable transportation for travel assignment.

• ACLS certification.
• CNOR certification.
• Experience in acute hospital, Magnet facility, or Level II trauma center preferred.

• Shift start times vary between 06:45-19:15 or 09:00-21:30.
• Call is limited to coverage for call-offs only.
• Weekend work is required.
• Time off requests are approved individually upon offer and must be included in submittal.
• Must be willing to float to similar units within scope.
• Local candidates are not accepted; candidate's permanent address must be at least 50 miles from facility.

• Assignment length is 13 weeks.
• Work schedule options include 3 twelve-hour day shifts or 4 ten-hour day shifts per week.
• Guaranteed 60 hours per two-week pay period, with possible call-off of one 12-hour shift per two weeks.
• Block scheduling accommodations are not available.