Perioperative Registered Nurse - OR, EDRP Eligible, Day Shift

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligibility

Paid time off

Healthcare & retirement

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Registered Nurse to perform perioperative care at the American Lake VA Medical Center in Tacoma, WA. The role requires state nursing licensure, English proficiency, and accreditation-compliant nursing education.

Strong collaboration with surgical teams is essential. The position offers full-time hours, Monday–Friday, with comprehensive benefits and the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) eligibility.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nursing program with valid state license.
• Proficiency in English for direct patient care.
• ACEN or CCNE accreditation for nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care during perioperative procedures.
• Ensure sterile field and instrument safety.
• Document care accurately in the electronic health record.
• Administer medications safely and correctly.
• Participate in time-out and infection control procedures.

Skills

English Proficiency

Nursing Licensure

Patient care

Operating room

Critical care

Team collaboration

Education

BSN degree

Nursing program accreditation

Bridge program (nursing)

Tools

SOPs

EHR documentation

Job description

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Registered Nurse to perform perioperative care at the American Lake VA Medical Center in Tacoma, WA. The role requires state nursing licensure, English proficiency, and accreditation-compliant nursing education.

Strong collaboration with surgical teams is essential. The position offers full-time hours, Monday–Friday, with comprehensive benefits and the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) eligibility.