Registered Nurse - Perioperative Services

Schedule

This position offers 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, rotating through 0630-1500, 0900-1730, and 1100-1930. Weekend coverage and call opportunities are voluntary.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse in Perioperative Services is responsible for providing professional nursing care within the guidelines of the Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) Standards. This role encompasses all aspects of patient care from pediatric to geriatric populations throughout the surgical experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a plan of care based on ongoing patient assessments.
• Ensure the maintenance of sterile fields and the availability of supplies and equipment.
• Implement perioperative nursing techniques and respond to physiological changes during surgery.
• Provide health education to patients and families regarding surgical procedures and recovery.
• Document patient care and interactions comprehensively and accurately.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Completion of an accredited registered nurse program; BSN preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of prior Operating Room experience required.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association, with renewals every two years.
• Commitment to ongoing education and training in perioperative nursing; in-house Operating Room course available upon hire.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• 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

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!