Registered Nurse - Surgical Services

Pullman Regional Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision

Dental

Health Savings Account

Paid Leave Time

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Retirement with E

Life Insurance

Critical Illness

Accident Insurance

Short-Term Disability ServicesDiscount

EAP Resources

Job summary

Pullman Regional Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for Surgical Services to assess, plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate perioperative patient care. The RN ensures safe, evidence-based nursing care aligned with state regulations and hospital policies while collaborating with surgeons, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary teams.

The role supports patient advocacy throughout the perioperative continuum, working in both circulating and scrub capacities as needed, and contributing to high

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current active Registered Nurse license in the State of Washington or an active multistate compact RN license recognized by the State of Washington.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Demonstrates competency in perioperative nursing practice and required technical skills for Surgical Services.
• Demonstrates competency in circulating and scrub responsibilities as validated by department standards.
• Demonstrates the ability to learn, apply, and individualize patient care skills and safely operate new equipment and technology.
• Demonstrates effective prioritization, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Demonstrates effective communication, teamwork, and conflict management skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to function effectively in high-acuity and rapidly changing clinical environments.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates nursing care throughout the perioperative experience.
• Utilizes evidence-based nursing practice to develop and individualize patient care plans.
• Provides patient advocacy and ensures high-quality, safe surgical care.
• Functions in circulating and scrub roles following competency validation.
• Coordinates and manages patient care during operative and invasive procedures.

Skills

Nursing skills

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Pay Range

The base pay range for this position is $42.43-$83.95 Hourly however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Surgical Services

Work Schedule for this Position

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 10:30-19:00, following completion of orientation.

Orientation and training are scheduled Monday-Friday 06:30-15:00.

Call Requirement

One rotating holiday per year.

Company Statement

Pullman Regional is an innovative, patient-focused, multi-disciplinary based work environment where all members of the team contribute to the exceptional care of our patients and the community.

Position Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Services is a professional perioperative nurse responsible for the assessment, planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of patient care throughout the perioperative continuum. The RN provides safe, evidence-based nursing care consistent with the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Washington, hospital policies and procedures, and accepted standards of perioperative nursing practice. The Surgical Services RN functions as a patient advocate and collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia providers, sterile processing personnel, vendors, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality, safe, and efficient surgical care. Demonstrates performance consistent with Pullman Regional Hospital's mission, vision, values, relationship-based care principles, philosophy of care, departmental goals, and high reliability practices. The Surgical Services RN is expected to function in both circulating and scrub roles following departmental competency validation and in accordance with operational needs.

A Day in the Life

Plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates nursing care throughout the perioperative experience. Utilizes evidence-based and research-based nursing practice to develop and individualize patient care plans. Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and professional stewardship in establishing patient care priorities. Provides nursing care in accordance with accepted perioperative standards, hospital policies and procedures, and professional scope of practice. Serves as a patient advocate throughout the perioperative process. Functions in both circulating and scrub roles following competency validation and departmental expectations. Coordinates and manages patient care during operative and invasive procedures. Prepares and maintains the operating room environment to support safe and efficient patient care. Performs and supports patient identification, surgical site verification, and procedural verification processes. Participates in and documents surgical time-out and procedural safety processes. Maintains aseptic and sterile technique throughout surgical procedures. Performs scrub responsibilities including preparation and maintenance of the sterile field, instrumentation management, and anticipation of procedural needs. Assists with room setup, equipment preparation, positioning devices, and case readiness. Assesses and protects patient safety related to positioning, pressure injury prevention, and skin integrity.

About You!

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current active Registered Nurse license in the State of Washington or an active multistate compact Registered Nurse license recognized by the State of Washington.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Demonstrates competency in perioperative nursing practice and required technical skills for Surgical Services.
• Demonstrates competency in circulating and scrub responsibilities as validated by department standards.
• Demonstrates the ability to learn, apply, and individualize patient care skills and safely operate new equipment and technology.
• Demonstrates effective prioritization, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Demonstrates effective communication, teamwork, and conflict management skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to function effectively in high-acuity and rapidly changing clinical environments.

A Wow if You Have:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR).
• First Assist certification or perioperative specialty certifications as applicable.
• Previous perioperative or surgical services nursing experience.

Company Perks

• Medical/Vision
• Dental
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Leave Time
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Retirement with Employer Matching Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Accident Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Services Discount
• EAP Resources

Disability Contacts

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact Human Resources at [e-mail]

A Few More Important Points

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.

Pullman Regional Hospital is a critical access hospital with a physician clinic network located in Pullman, Washington, at the heart of the Palouse. We provide an array of treatment and prevention services, each at the forefront of the medical industry designed to support the most comprehensive benefits to our patients. We're a small hospital known for big ideas and bold visions. More than 500 people are part of the Pullman Regional Hospital family; each and every individual contributes to our stellar reputation.