Job Title: RN - OR (Operating Room)
Location: Anacortes, Washington
Department/Unit: Surgical Services
Salary Range: $22 to $44 per hour
Shift: 10 Hour Variable
Number of Positions: 2
Job Description
Elitecare Medical Staffing is seeking two skilled and dedicated Registered Nurses (RNs) for the Operating Room (OR) in Anacortes, Washington. This role is essential for providing high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced surgical environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures in the OR.
- Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes during surgery.
- Prepare and maintain the sterile field and ensure all necessary equipment is available and functioning.
- Monitor patient status before, during, and after surgical procedures.
- Document all patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and promptly.
- Assist in coordinating patient flow and collaborating with surgical staff to ensure efficient operations.
Unit Details
- Operating Rooms: 4 OR suites (typically run 3), 1 endoscopy suite.
- Average Cases per Day: 20-21 cases.
- Common Cases:
- Orthopedic procedures (hips, knees, shoulders, ortho spine)
- TLIF, hernias, lap chole
- Obstetric (OB), Gynecological (GYN), hysteroscopy, hysterectomy
- Urology (cysto, prostate), ENT (twice a month), pediatric cases (tubes, tonsils, adenoids), endoscopy.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington.
- Required Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Minimum of 1-2 years of solid OR experience preferred; endoscopy and orthopedic experience required.
- Scrubbing required: No.
- Charge Nurse/House Supervisor: No house supervisor; coordinator available as needed. Charge nurse assists with flow and charges.
Additional Information
- Shifts: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM; typically 4-10 hour shifts.
- Weeknight/Call Requirements: 5:30 PM - 7:00 AM; 4 days a month.
- Weekend/Call Requirements: 24-hour call; at least one weekend day per month (Saturday or Sunday).
- Holiday Requirements: Department closed on major holidays; on-call as needed.
- Call Response Time: 30 minutes.
- Floating Requirements: Ability to float to PACU preferred but not required.
- Scrub Color/Dress Code: Provided by the facility.
If you are passionate about providing exceptional surgical care and looking for an opportunity to grow in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply!