RN, Surgery

Trinity Health; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Surgical RN position at Trinity Health supports perioperative care across the surgical episode, delivering bedside nursing, intraoperative monitoring, and postoperative evaluation to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.

You will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical technologists in a team-oriented setting, emphasizing evidence-based practice, communication, and precise documentation.

Qualifications

• Provide perioperative nursing care following standards and protocols.
• Perform preoperative assessment and postoperative evaluation.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical technologists.
• Document nursing assessments and interventions accurately in the electronic record.
• Participate in surgical safety checks and debriefings.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care, including preoperative assessment, intraoperative monitoring, and postoperative evaluation as assigned.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical technologists to maintain a safe, sterile environment and support optimal outcomes.
• Administer medications, manage lines and devices, and monitor patient responses according to standards and protocols.
• Document nursing assessments, interventions, and communications accurately and promptly in the electronic record.
• Participate in surgical safety checks, timeouts, and debriefings to support high reliability and patient safety.
• Engage in ongoing education and quality initiatives related to perioperative nursing practice.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Patient assessment

Intraoperative monitoring

Post-anesthesia care

Team collaboration

Job description

Position Summary

The Surgical RN provides professional nursing services in the perioperative environment by delivering patient assessment, intraoperative support, and post-anesthesia care as assigned. This role works closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical technologists to maintain a safe, sterile environment and support optimal surgical outcomes. The Surgical RN participates in preoperative teaching, intraoperative monitoring, and postoperative evaluation to ensure continuity of care across the surgical experience. As part of a collaborative, team-oriented perioperative setting, this position supports safe, evidence-based surgical care through strong clinical judgment, communication, and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care, including preoperative assessment, intraoperative monitoring, and postoperative evaluation as assigned.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical technologists to maintain a safe, sterile environment and support optimal outcomes.
• Administer medications, manage lines and devices, and monitor patient responses according to standards and protocols.
• Document nursing assessments, interventions, and communications accurately and promptly in the electronic record.
• Participate in surgical safety checks, timeouts, and debriefings to support high reliability and patient safety.
• Engage in ongoing education and quality initiatives related to perioperative nursing practice.