RN: Perioperative

Position: RN: Perioperative (Full-time)
Location: Pagosa Springs

Registered Nurse (RN) – Perioperative (OR Circulator)
Enjoy a weekday OR schedule with no regularly scheduled weekends or holidays while still practicing a full scope of perioperative nursing.

Department:
Surgical Services Status:
Full-Time | 1.0 FTE

Schedule:

Weekdays only; no scheduled weekends or holidays. On-call rotation required with occasional call-back.

On-Call Requirement:
Yes – 30-minute response time requiredFLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Director:
Surgical Services

Location:

Pagosa Springs Medical Center – Pagosa Springs, Colorado Position Summary Pagosa Springs Medical Center (PSMC) is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Perioperative Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Surgical Services team.

The Perioperative RN is responsible for coordinating and delivering safe, effective, patient-centered care throughout the surgical continuum, including pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases. This role serves as a key liaison between the surgical team and patients, ensuring optimal outcomes through a multidisciplinary approach.

This position may function as a Circulating Nurse, Scrub Nurse, or Assistant Scrub, depending on experience and competency.

Schedule Highlights Full-time position (40+ hours per week)
Weekday schedule – no regularly scheduled weekends or holidays

On-call rotation required with a 30-minute response time Occasional call-back may include evenings, weekends, or holidays

Enjoy a more predictable schedule compared to traditional hospital OR roles

Key Responsibilities Perioperative Patient Care Provide comprehensive nursing care throughout pre-op, intra-op, and post-op phases

Perform patient assessments, develop care plans, and monitor patient response

Ensure all surgical consents and documentation are complete and accurate

Act as a patient advocate throughout the surgical experience

Intraoperative Nursing (Circulator Role)
Maintain a safe surgical environment outside the sterile field

Coordinate surgical team activities and ensure procedural efficiency

Assist with patient positioning, surgical prep, and intraoperative monitoring

Communicate patient status to surgical team and family as appropriate

Surgical Support & Sterile Technique Assist in establishing and maintaining sterile fields

Perform scrub role duties based on experience and competency

Assist anesthesia during induction and recovery phases

Ensure proper handling of specimens and surgical instruments

Safety & Quality Follow National Patient Safety Goals and infection prevention protocols

Ensure correct patient, procedure, site, and documentation verification

Prevent retained surgical items through proper counting procedures

Maintain surgical asepsis and reduce risk of infection

Team Collaboration & Leadership Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, surgical techs, and interdisciplinary teams

Assist in supervision and support of surgical support staff

Participate in staff education, training, and mentoring

Support departmental quality improvement initiatives

Join a Hospital That Feels Like Family – In a Town That Feels Like Home Pagosa Springs Medical Center is an award-winning, independent Critical Access Hospital serving the residents and visitors of Archuleta County and the surrounding region. As a modern rural hospital, PSMC delivers exceptional emergency, primary, and specialty care supported by advanced technology, a collaborative medical staff, and a leadership team committed to quality, safety, and patient-centered service.

At PSMC, you are not just a number – you are a valued team member whose contributions make a real difference. We prioritize professional growth, meaningful work, and a positive, supportive workplace culture grounded in our WISER values:
Wholeness, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, and Respect.

What you’ll find at PSMC:

A supportive, collaborative culture where people truly care about each other

Modern facilities and growing service lines

Leadership that listens and invests in staff

Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance your careerA place where you can have direct impact on patient care and community wellness

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