Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Provide expert, compassionate care in a dynamic surgical environment as an Operating Room Registered Nurse, serving patients from pediatrics to geriatrics. Deliver comprehensive perioperative nursing care - preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative - while collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the surgical team to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes.

*This is a job share with another OR Circulator nurse. The schedule will be 6 months on and 6 months off. The working months will be approximately May through November, with some overlap for handoff.


HIGHLIGHTS

Community-Centric: Pairing small town values with industry-leading standards, South Peninsula Hospital values and invests in our staff and deeply cares about our patients.
Benefits: South Peninsula Hospital provides a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits, including Health/Dental/Vision Insurance with up to a $2k HRA and generous PTO. Loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement programs are available.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care before, during, and immediately after surgery.
Prepare and maintain the surgical suite, ensuring all equipment and supplies are ready and functional.
Provide direct care and monitoring of patients in all states of consciousness throughout the perioperative process.
Chart all care given and document the use of surgical supplies and equipment.
Assist in the postoperative recovery area, including patient assessments with anesthesia providers.
Communicate effectively with surgical staff, surgeons, anesthesia personnel, patients, and families.
Respond rapidly and appropriately to emergencies during surgery.
Maintain a safe, sterile, and supportive environment for patients and the surgical team.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Active Alaska Registered Nurse license required.
Current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or obtain within 6 months of hire.
Prior experience in operating room and/or critical care areas (ICU, ER, PACU) strongly preferred.
Certification in Perioperative Nursing (CNOR) preferred.
Ability to remain calm and effective during high-pressure, emergent situations.
Excellent observation, assessment, and documentation skills.
Strong commitment to patient safety, privacy, and adherence to regulatory standards.
Flexibility to work varied hours and take on-call shifts as needed.
Willingness to cross-train and assist in special projects within the department.
Demonstrates teamwork and collaborative spirit.

ENVIRONMENT

The South Peninsula Hospital is a combined 22-bed Acute Care Critical Access Hospital and 28-bed Long Term Care facility located at the southern end of the Kenai Peninsula in South-Central Alaska. The Surgery department is located on the second floor and provides care to patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric populations. The work environment is fast-paced and can be challenging due to complex patient needs, family concerns, surgeon and anesthesia demands, and critical emergencies. The role requires physical stamina, including standing, walking, and performing repetitive hand motions for long periods, as well as the ability to lift or exert force as needed safely.

Work, play, and live in beautiful Homer, Alaska, on stunning Kachemak Bay! Wonderful quality of life in Homer – friendly people, quality public schools, comprehensive health and wellness care, a vibrant art community, amazing restaurants and world class recreational opportunities – hiking, fishing (salmon, halibut and more!), kayaking, boating, sightseeing and much more!

South Peninsula Hospital (SPH) is the healthcare provider of choice, with a dynamic and dedicated team committed to service excellence. SPH has been three times named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital out of more than 1,300 critical access hospitals nationwide, based on the iVantage Health Analytic's Hospital Strength survey.

SPH, located in the heart of Homer, Alaska, is a 22-bed Acute Care, 9-bed Emergency Department, 3 room Labor and Delivery, critical access hospital with an attached 28-bed Long Term Care facility. Our staff of over 500 uses state-of-the art technology and equipment to provide services to our rural community of over 15,000 residents. Homer is located on the Kenai Peninsula, and about a four hour drive to Anchorage.

We offer excellent benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, $2,000 annual Health Reimbursement Account, 403b retirement plan, $500 annual Health & Wellness reimbursement, generous paid time off/vacation time, student loan assistance, tuition reimbursement, and a relocation bonus!

Apply today at If you have any questions, please call our Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.