Registered Nurse - RN - Surgery - Operating Room

Lifepoint Health; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO & leave options

Loan assistance

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Havasu Regional Medical Center in Lake Havasu City, AZ seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for Operating Room/Surgery. You will perform assessments, develop care plans with patient involvement, and coordinate perioperative care on a rotating schedule.

The role requires AZ RN license (or Compact), ADN (BSN preferred), ACLS and BLS, and at least 1 year of OR nursing in a tertiary hospital. Sign-on bonus available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Arizona RN license (or Compact) with Arizona endorsement.
• ADN from an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of OR nursing in a tertiary hospital.
• ACLS certification required on hire; BLS within 30 days.
• Pass rhythm recognition test within 90 days; TNCC within 6 months; PALS within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patient condition.
• Develop and implement an appropriate care plan with patient involvement.
• Monitor, document, and communicate patient status to care team.
• Coordinate patient transfers, discharge, and referrals; support needs.
• Collaborate across disciplines including spiritual/psychosocial support.

Skills

OR nursing

RN license (AZ or compact)

ACLS

BLS/CPR

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)

BSN preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room (OR)/Surgery

Job Type: Full-time | Days

Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for Eligible Candidates

Schedule: 5x8, Days (630a-3p), OR 3x12, Days, Monday-Friday, Rotating Call (Average 4-6 per month)

Your experience matters

Havasu Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room/Surgery 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.

More about our team

The OR-Surgery Department has 10 ORs with service lines that include Ortho, Urology, OB/GYN, General Surgery, Plastics, ENT, Neuro and Podiatry. Our team supports Ortho procedures for 5 days a week in 2 to 3 rooms per day, Neuro for 3 to 4 days a week, Cysto for 2 days a week, and the Da Vinci Xi robot for 5 days a week. Our team also staffs c-sections, performed with the OR, and OB for 1 to 2 days a week.

Why you'll love it here:

• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Diverse surgical specialties and case experiences
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
• Leadership that values employee engagement and development

How you'll contribute

OR/Surgery (RN) who excels in this role:

• The RN performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current Arizona RN license or Compact RN License with Arizona endorsement, and possess an Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Bachelor of Science (BSN) preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of OR nursing from tertiary hospital required
• Certification: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required upon hire
• Certification: Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire (unless employee already has ACLS)
• Handle with care required within 30 days of orientation and annually thereafter
• Must pass a rhythm recognition test within 90 days of hire.
• Certification: TNCC required within 6 months of hire
• Certification: PALS required within 1 year of hire

More about Havasu Regional Medical Center

Havasu Regional Medical Center is a 171-bedcommunity hospital with the resources and the technology to serve as a regional healthcare provider. It's a compassionate place that combines the best in local hometown care with the latest in world-class medical technology. We are proud to be The Joint Commission-accredited and Medicare-certified.

EEOC Statement

"Havasu Regional Medical Center" is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Havasu Regional Medical Center 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.