Operating Room Nurse + PACU RN - 254523

Medix™; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Medix is seeking an Operating Room Circulator RN and PACU RN for an outpatient urology center in Spokane, WA. The role supports a high-volume OR with 9–12 cases per day in a fast-paced environment.

The assignment is temporary, about 12 weeks (480 hours), with potential to convert to contract-to-hire based on clinic needs and performance. Schedule is Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, on-site.

Qualifications

• Active WA RN license required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Experience as OR Circulator or perioperative RN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the OR, maintain sterile field and aseptic technique.
• Ensure patient safety before, during, and after urological operations.
• Document surgical care notes in the EHR system.
• Support surgical team and anticipate needs during procedures.

Skills

Autonomy

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Washington State RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) + PACU Registered Nurse - Urology Surgical Center (Spokane Area)

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and adaptable Operating Room (OR) Circulator Registered Nurse (RN) and PACU Registered Nurse to support outpatient surgical operations at a premier urology center in Spokane. This position requires an efficient, patient-focused clinician capable of managing a fast-paced environment with a volume of 9 to 12 cases per day.

This is currently a temporary contract assignment (480 hours / approx. 12 weeks) with the potential to convert to a Contract-to-Hire (CTH) opportunity depending on clinic needs and performance.

• Role Title: Operating Room Circulator Registered Nurse (RN) + PACU RN
• Setting: Outpatient Surgical Center / Specialty Clinic
• Location: Spokane, WA (On-site)
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (40 hours per week, no nights or weekends)
• Compensation: $37.00 - $58.00 per hour
• 1-3 years of experience will align with the lower end of the scale.
• 5+ years of experience will align with the higher end of the scale.

Key Responsibilities

• OR Environment Management: Oversee and coordinate all activity within the operating room, ensuring compliance with strict aseptic techniques and maintaining a sterile field.
• Patient Safety & Advocacy: Ensure patient safety before, during, and immediately following urological operations.
• Clinical Documentation: Accurately document comprehensive surgical care notes and patient information within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Surgical Team Collaboration: Assist the surgical and operations teams, proactively anticipating the needs of the surgeon and surgical techs during procedures.

Requirements & Qualifications

Required Credentials

• Licensure: Active, unrestricted Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Clinical Background: 3 to 5 years of experience working as an OR Circulator or in a similar perioperative RN role.
• Technology: Prior experience navigating EPIC Electronic Medical Record software. Proficient with standard computer applications (MS Word, Excel) and an aptitude for learning new software systems.
• Soft Skills: Proven ability to handle stressful, constantly changing clinical environments, work autonomously without constant supervision, and recognize precisely when to elevate critical situations.