Operating Room, Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse (PACU), Pre-Op
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Overview
Job Description
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) to join our surgical team in Alaska. In this role, you will support a full spectrum of elective and emergency surgical procedures, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care throughout the perioperative experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Surgical Care Management: Prepare, assist, and manage patient care across a broad range of specialties, including Abdominal, Thoracic, Urology, ENT, Plastics, Orthopedics, Vascular, and OB/GYN.
- Workflow Optimization: Efficiently multi-task to maintain an organized surgical schedule and ensure timely case progression throughout the day.
- On-Call Coverage: Participate in after-hours call rotation to staff the Operating Room for nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Safety & Compliance: Maintain strict sterile techniques, patient advocacy, and compliance with facility standards.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN, ADN, or Diploma in Nursing); High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Licensure: Active, full, and unrestricted State of Alaska RN License (required at time of application submission).
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of dedicated Operating Room (OR) nursing experience.
- Certifications: Active BLS (Basic Life Support).
- Compliance & Health Requirements:
- Annual Flu vaccination.
- Completion of state fingerprint background check upon job acceptance (start dates require approximately a 6-week processing window following submission).
Preferred Qualifications
- Active ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certifications.
- Prior experience working in a Critical Access Hospital or rural Operating Room setting.
Onboarding Note: Due to state processing timelines for fingerprint background clearance, candidates accepting an offer will need to complete fingerprinting within 2–3 days of acceptance to prevent start date delays.
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