Registered Nurse Surgery

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic Surgical Services team. This role primarily focuses on Circulating Nurse responsibilities while also supporting pre‑operative preparation, post‑operative recovery, and outpatient infusion services. Position RN – Surgery (Circulator focused) Compensation Pay: $34.29 – $51.42 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. Sign On Bonus: $3,000 Schedule Tuesday through Friday (with occasional Mondays). No weekends, no holidays, and no on‑call required. Key Responsibilities Serve as patient advocate during surgical procedures, ensuring safety, dignity, and comfort at all times. Prepare the operating room by verifying required equipment, instruments, and supplies. Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and scrub personnel to maintain a sterile, efficient, and organized operative environment. Accurately document intra‑operative care in the electronic health record. Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and respond promptly to changes throughout the procedure. Adhere to strict infection control and safety protocols in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards. Additional Responsibilities Prepare patients for surgery, including assessments, education, and pre‑operative readiness. Recover patients after surgery in accordance with PACU standards, monitoring vital signs, pain, and overall stability. Conduct pre‑anesthesia screening calls to ensure patient readiness and address questions before the day of surgery. Perform weekly outpatient infusions, primarily on Tuesdays, ensuring safe medication administration and patient monitoring. Pre‑Employment Knowledge, Abilities and Skills Demonstrated knowledge, skill, and understanding of the nurse role in a surgical setting. Advanced skill in patient safety in a surgical setting; assume role as patient advocate. Advanced skill in clinical judgment, observation, knowledge, and assessments with the ability to foresee needs essential to the success of the operation/surgery. Demonstrated ability to recognize and respond to opportunities for improvement through continual learning, changes in approach based on situation and professional practice behavior. Ability to operate general office equipment including computer software applications (e‑mail, scheduling software, electronic health records, etc.). Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Exhibits professionalism in completing the circulating nurse role. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, other agencies, employees, and administration. Licenses or Certificates Valid state license as an RN. Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (may be obtained at facility). Must obtain annual flu vaccination and any job‑specific immunizations. Required to complete Tuberculosis testing/screening. Benefits Employee Assistance Program 403(b) retirement fund options (employer match after one year of employment) Cafeteria meal discount Medical benefits including telehealth options (full‑time and part‑time) Dental and vision benefits Basic life insurance and AD&D (employer paid) Supplemental life/AD&D Paid time off Short‑term disability (employer paid) Critical illness insurance Accident insurance Legal insurance Identity protection Tour of Duty (paid temporary housing for those who qualify) Additional Information Position open for a minimum of five days or until filled. #J-18808-Ljbffr