RN: Perioperative (Full-time)

Pagosa Springs Medical Center • Pagosa Springs, CO

5d • $33 - $51 • Onsite

About The Position

The Perioperative RN is responsible for coordinating and managing safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care for surgical patients throughout the perioperative process including the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases. The employee will provide support, education, direct care to patients, and act as a liaison between the surgical team and the patient families/support systems. Using a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to patient care, the perioperative nurse works closely with the entire surgical team. The perioperative registered nurse may serve as a: (1) Circulating Nurse, (2) 1st Scrub (Instrument) Nurse, and/or (3) 2nd Scrub (Assistant) Nurse depending on level of experience and training. 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 career A place where you can have direct impact on patient care and community wellness Live Where Other People Vacation Pagosa Springs is a mountain paradise tucked among the rugged peaks of the San Juan National Forest. Here, you can step into nature the moment you clock out: Relax in our world-famous hot springs Ski or snowboard at Wolf Creek Ski Area – “the most snow in Colorado,” just 30 minutes away Explore hundreds of miles of hiking, biking, and off-roading trails Enjoy fly fishing, rafting, or paddle boarding on pristine rivers and lakes Experience warm, friendly community with local festivals, live music, farmers markets, and small-town charm If you’re looking for meaningful work, work-life balance, and a community that embraces you – PSMC and Pagosa Springs are the perfect place to build your future.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited RN program.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in the perioperative setting is strongly desired but not preferred.
• Gastroenterology / Endoscopy Lab experience is desired but not required.
• Orthopedic, general surgery, gynecology, ophthalmology, ENT surgical procedures and interventional pain management experience is required.
• Current Colorado licensure as RN, in good standing.
• Current AHA BLS certification or attendance and successful completion at the next available course (within 3 months).
• Current ACLS certification or attendance and successful completion at next available course (within 3 months).
• Current PALS certification or attendance and successful completion at the next available course (within 3 months).
• Basic computer knowledge (Microsoft Office, electronic health record).
• Demonstrates ability to read, write, and clearly express one’s self in English 100% of the time.
• Demonstrates ability to listen.
• Demonstrates ability to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken work, to impart oral information to others or the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Nice To Haves

• BSN is desired but not required.
• CNOR certification is desired but not required. CRNFA certification is beneficial.
• Additional languages desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and managing safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care for surgical patients throughout the perioperative process including the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases.
• Provide support, education, direct care to patients, and act as a liaison between the surgical team and the patient families/support systems.
• Works closely with the entire surgical team.
• Serve as a: (1) Circulating Nurse, (2) 1st Scrub (Instrument) Nurse, and/or (3) 2nd Scrub (Assistant) Nurse depending on level of experience and training.
• Involvement in supervision of the performance of the surgical technician, sterile processing technician and housekeeping personnel and providing input for annual performance reviews.
• PSMC cross-trains job positions. This job description must cross-train to be able to effectively perform the job position(s) of: RN: PACU, RN: PAT.

Benefits

• Benefits include generous paid time off, separate sick leave, health, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability and option for short-term disability, and retirement plan with employer contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees