Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Job Description

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This position directs and coordinates nursing care for patients based on nursing practice standards and collaborates with other healthcare professionals to provide quality, cost-effective, and efficient care, aiming for the best possible patient outcomes. The RN serves as a resource person when needed and applies age-specific considerations and cultural diversity when rendering patient care. The role includes caring for all patients from birth to elderly during the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process in the provision of patient care.
• Administer treatments and medications, interpret diagnostic tests, and provide patient and family education.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Apply AORN standards and maintain competencies required for this position.
• Flexibly manage patient care across the continuum and act independently within prescribed limits.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum Education: Associate Degree in Nursing from an NLN approved institution; BSN preferred.
• Minimum Experience: 1-2 years of Operating Room experience.
• Must be licensed in good standing in the State of Alaska as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification; PALS certification preferred.
• National Certification in Surgery/PACU preferred.

Schedule

This position is offered on a days/nights shift schedule.

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

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!