OR Circulator & PACU Registered Nurse (RN) with $7500 Bonus

ATC•Clarkston, WA

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and flexible Perioperative Registered Nurse (RN) capable of excelling in both the Operating Room (OR) as a Circulator and in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). This crucial position ensures the continuity of care for surgical patients through the high-acuity phases of the perioperative experience. The ideal candidate must possess strong critical care skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage patient stability across different, high-stress procedural environments.

Requirements

Active RN license in Washington.
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
Minimum of 1-2 years of recent, specialized experience in either the OR (Circulating) or PACU.
COVID vaccine and recent TB test may be required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in both areas is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the OR environment, ensuring sterility, proper equipment function, and accurate documentation.
Act as the patient's advocate during surgery, monitor physiological status, and coordinate communication among the surgical team.
Provide immediate, intensive post-operative care for patients recovering from anesthesia.
Monitor for potential complications (e.g., respiratory depression, hemorrhage, unstable vital signs), manage pain, and facilitate the patient's safe transition to the next level of care.
Proficiently perform rapid patient assessment, administer and titrate pain and cardiac medications, manage airways, and handle emergency interventions in both the OR and PACU settings.
Coordinate patient care effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and floor nurses to ensure a seamless and safe handoff.