Registered Nurse (PRN) Surgery

Lifepoint Health Careers; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Trios Health in Kennewick, WA is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Operating Room on a PRN/Varied schedule. You will provide safe, patient-centered perioperative nursing care and collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the surgical team to ensure high-quality care before, during, and after procedures.

The role requires an active Washington RN license, a BSN or ADN from an accredited program, BLS (ACLS as needed), and perioperative experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Washington RN license.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing school.
• BLS required; ACLS as required by facility/department.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop perioperative care plans.
• Provide circulating RN support during procedures.
• Verify patient ID, surgical site, consent and documentation.
• Maintain patient safety and sterile technique throughout procedures.
• Prepare OR, instruments, meds, and supplies for procedures.
• Coordinate care with surgeons, anesthesia, PACU and Surgical Services.

Skills

Perioperative care

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse (PRN) Surgery

Job Type: PRN | Varied

Wage scale: $42.14 - $78.11 per hour

This is a Union Position.

Your experience matters

At Trios Health, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Department/Unit Summary

The Operating Room Registered Nurse provides safe, patient-centered nursing care throughout the perioperative experience. The RN works closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other members of the surgical team to ensure patients receive high-quality care before, during, and immediately following surgical procedures.

How You'll Contribute

• Assess patients and develop individualized perioperative plans of care.
• Provide circulating RN support during surgical procedures.
• Verify patient identification, surgical site, consent, and required documentation.
• Maintain patient safety and support sterile technique throughout procedures.
• Prepare the operating room, equipment, supplies, and medications based on scheduled procedures.
• Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition to the surgical team.
• Complete accurate and timely perioperative documentation.
• Perform medication administration and other nursing interventions within scope of practice.
• Coordinate care with surgeons, anesthesia, PACU, Surgical Services staff, and other departments.
• Provide patient and family education as appropriate.
• Participate in emergency procedures and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.
• Follow infection-prevention, patient-safety, and departmental standards.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• $2.25 - $4.50 Shift differential
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications and requirements

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a bachelor's degree or associate degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Active Washington RN license (single-state) or compact required. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.
• BLS required.
• ACLS as required by facility/department.
• Previous Operating Room or perioperative nursing experience preferred.

About our Health System

Trios is a 111-bed hospital located in Kennewick, WA, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

Pay Transparency Notice

If you believe this job posting does not include accurate or complete pay information in accordance with the Washington State Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, please inform us immediately. You can contact us at 833-271-4269 to report the issue. For more information on your rights under Washington's pay transparency laws, visit the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries website at: https://lni.wa.gov.

EEOC Statement

Trios is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Trios is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.