Operating Room Nurse + PACU RN

Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) + PACU Registered Nurse - Urology Surgical Center (Spokane Area) Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and adaptable Operating Room (OR) Circulator Registered Nurse (RN) and PACU Registered Nurse to support outpatient surgical operations at a premier urology center in Spokane. This position requires an efficient, patient-focused clinician capable of managing a fast-paced environment with a volume of 9 to 12 cases per day
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This is currently a temporary contract assignment (480 hours / approx. 12 weeks) with the potential to convert to a Contract-to-Hire (CTH) opportunity depending on clinic needs and performance.

• Role
  
  Title:
  
  Operating Room Circulator Registered Nurse (RN) + PACU RN
• Setting: Outpatient Surgical Center / Specialty Clinic
• Location: Spokane, WA (On-site)
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (40 hours per week, no nights or weekends)
• Compensation: $37.00 - $58.00 per hour
• 1-3 years of experience will align with the lower end of the scale.
• 5+ years of experience will align with the higher end of the scale.

• OR Environment Management: Oversee and coordinate all activity within the operating room, ensuring compliance with strict aseptic techniques and maintaining a sterile field.
• Patient Safety & Advocacy: Ensure patient safety before, during, and immediately following urological operations.
• Clinical Documentation: Accurately document comprehensive surgical care notes and patient information within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Surgical Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Assist the surgical and operations teams, proactively anticipating the needs of the surgeon and surgical techs during procedures.

• Licensure: Active, unrestricted Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.

• Clinical Background: 3 to 5 years of experience working as an OR Circulator or in a similar perioperative RN role.
• Technology: Prior experience navigating EPIC Electronic Medical Record software. Proficient with standard computer applications (MS Word, Excel) and an aptitude for learning new software systems.
• Soft Skills: Proven ability to handle stressful, constantly changing clinical environments, work autonomously without constant supervision, and recognize precisely when to elevate critical situations.