RN: Perioperative (Full-time)

Pagosa Springs Medical Center • Pagosa Springs, CO

10d • $33 - $51 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program
• Minimum two (2) years of perioperative experience strongly desired
• Experience in surgical specialties such as: Orthopedics General surgery Gynecology Ophthalmology ENT Interventional pain management Endoscopy or GI experience preferred
• Current Colorado RN license in good standing
• Current AHA BLS certification
• ACLS certification required (or within 3 months of hire)
• PALS certification required (or within 3 months of hire)
• Strong perioperative clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage high-acuity surgical cases
• Knowledge of sterile technique and surgical safety protocols
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred but not required
• CNOR certification preferred
• CRNFA certification a plus

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

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: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees