RN: PACU

Pagosa Springs Medical Center; Pagosa Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401k Retirement Plan

Travel reimbursement

Housing allowance

Meals

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Origin Travel Nurses is seeking a Perioperative RN in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. This role involves coordinating and managing safe, effective, and quality care for surgical patients across all phases of the perioperative process. Responsibilities include education and direct patient support while liaising with the surgical team.

Qualifications include at least 2 years of experience, required certifications, and the opportunity for benefits such as health insurance and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in perioperative nursing.
• Experience with gastrointestinal and orthopedic procedures is essential.
• Must have a current RN license and BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage care for surgical patients throughout perioperative phases.
• Educate families on the surgical process.
• Act as a liaison between patients and the surgical team.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Gastroenterology / Endoscopy Lab experience

Orthopedic surgery

General surgery

Gynecology

Ophthalmology

ENT surgical procedures

Interventional pain management

Education

Current RN licensure

Current AHA BLS certification

Current ACLS certification

Current PALS certification

BSN (desired)

Tools

Cerner EHR

Job description

Weekdays. Either five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days.

Job Description

The Perioperative RN is responsible for coordinating and managing safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care for surgical patients throughout the perioperative process including the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases. The nurse will provide support, education, and direct care to patients while acting as a liaison between the surgical team and the patient families/support systems. Utilizing a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to patient care, the perioperative nurse works closely with the entire surgical team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage care for surgical patients across all perioperative phases.
• Support and educate patients and their families regarding the surgical process.
• Act as a liaison between the surgical team and patient families/support systems.
• Function as Circulating Nurse, 1st Scrub Nurse, or 2nd Scrub Nurse based on experience and training.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in perioperative nursing.
• Gastroenterology / Endoscopy Lab experience is required.
• Experience with orthopedic, general surgery, gynecology, ophthalmology, ENT surgical procedures, and interventional pain management.
• Current licensure as RN in good standing.
• Current AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Cerner EHR experience is required.
• BSN is desired but not required.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

Location

• City: Pagosa Springs
• State: CO
• Postal Code: 81147