RN INPATIENT - Operating Rooms; OR and Surgical Services Perioperative Program - University

RN INPATIENT
- All Operating Rooms (OR) and Surgical Services Perioperative Program
- University of New Mexico Hospital
- Albuquerque

We have immediate RN hiring across our ORs and Surgical Services Peri-Op Program.

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Base Rate based on experience:

Minimum Offer

$ 34.84/hr.

Maximum Offer

$ 47.33/hr.

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

The CCT OR has 18 operating rooms and is staffed 24/7. The CCT OR is an educational facility and the only level 1 trauma operating room in the state. As a result, the day to day is a busy fluid environment requiring staff to be flexible and adapt to change in the moment. The culture is one of teamwork and placing patient safety as a priority.

Staff schedules are 3x 12-hour shifts, which consists of day (), evening (, ) or night shifts (). Staff take an average of 18 hours of call per pay period (every 2wks). A self-scheduling program is utilized by staff to schedule their workdays and vacation time.

Are you a passionate Registered Nurse with a heart for children and a love for the precision of the operating room? Join our dedicated Pediatric OR team at the only children's hospital in New Mexico, where every day you'll help transform young lives through advanced surgical care in a supportive, family-centered environment. As a key member of our specialized pediatric surgical team, you'll deliver compassionate, high-quality care to infants, children, and adolescents from across the state while working alongside experienced surgeons, anesthesiologists, and fellow OR professionals who share your commitment to excellence.

We offer comprehensive training and orientation for those transitioning into pediatric perioperative nursing, competitive compensation, generous benefits, and the unique opportunity to make a lasting impact during some of the most critical moments in a child's life. If you're ready to bring your clinical expertise and nurturing spirit to a rewarding pediatric OR setting at New Mexico's premier children's hospital, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

The Perioperative Program is a 6-month training program designed for nurses who have no operating room experience. The majority of training is conducted on the day shift with one rotation on the night shift. The program consists of classroom didactics and on the job training with preceptors in the different service specialties. In each specialty service rotation, the perioperative trainee will learn about the equipment, supplies, and instruments specific to the service.

The perioperative trainees will also learn about the different processes, policies, and available resources. Throughout the training process, the operating room educators are checking in to verify that training is on track. Upon completion of the program, the perioperative nurse will meet with the OR Manager to review open shifts and choose their schedule.

Work within the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to assigned patients. Provide clinical leadership for other staff and assumes relief charge duties when designated. Serve as a role model to promote a positive work environment and quality patient care. Ensures adherence to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures. Patient care assignment may include;
Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.

• PATIENT CARE
  - Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as required
• POLICIES
  - Work within Hospitals, Nursing division and departmental policies
• CARE PLAN
  - Work in collaboration with the healthcare team, implement and document individualized care plans incorporating age specific considerations, including discharge planning and patient/family teaching
• TESTS AND PROCEDURES
  - Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained
• PARTICIPATION
  - Participate in orientation; upon successful completion of preceptor training assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnel
• EMERGENCY MEASURES
  - Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients
• MEDICAL RECORDS
  - Ensure that patient medical records contain necessary information
• INQUIRIES
  - Answer telephones and triage calls as per departmental policy
• MEDICATION
  - Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings
• ENVIRONMENT
  - Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards
• DEVELOPMENT
  - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current…