Registered Nurse – Operating Room

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Operating Room

Location

Sitka, AK

Schedule / Job Type

Full-Time, Permanent, Onsite, Day Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care; implement, evaluate, and revise nursing interventions based on patient needs and clinical circumstances.
• Function as a circulator nurse by coordinating perioperative workflow outside the sterile field, preparing patients, verifying documentation, ensuring equipment readiness, completing surgical safety checklists, and facilitating communication among the surgical team.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately per provider orders and policy; recognize and respond to changes in patient condition with appropriate interventions or escalation of care.
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care, facilitate referrals, and support continuity of services; document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic health record.
• Participate in on-call coverage to support urgent and emergent surgical cases.
• Participate in quality and performance improvement activities; maintain required competencies and certifications; provide guidance, delegation, and mentoring to ancillary staff and peers.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Alaska.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association, required at time of hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association, required at time of hire for experienced nurses; must be obtained within six (6) months of hire for new graduates or nurses new to the specialty.
• Clinical competency validation required within 3 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
• High-risk competency validation required within 3 months of hire and annually thereafter.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in an operating room or perioperative setting, including circulator nurse responsibilities.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical systems in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Experience delivering culturally responsive, patient-centered care.

Why Join Us

• This permanent opportunity offers a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance for qualified candidates, supporting your transition to a rewarding career in a unique and scenic Alaskan community.
• Generous benefits package including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.