Operating Room RN

Operating Room RN

Open for Locals and Travelers
Location: Shiprock NM 87420
Shift:

• Monday Friday: 7:00/7:30 AM 3:30/4:00 PM

• On-call call-back weekends and holidays as assigned

• Must be able to respond within 15 minutes when on call

Contract Length: 6 months with the option to extend
Estimated Start Date: Pending Award and Completion of Credentialing Process

Compensation:

• Regular Pay Rate: $55 per hour

• Travel weekly stipends: $1246 (If applicable)

• Please keep in mind that payroll is processed on a biweekly basis.

Benefits:

• Health and Welfare: $5.09/hr (Up to 40 hours worked per week)

• PTO: 5 days after 6 months an additional 5 days at 1 year of service

• Accrued sick days: 1 hour for every 36 hours worked

• 11 Paid Holidays: Following the Government calendar throughout the year

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse to provide perioperative nursing care in a fast-paced surgical environment. The ideal candidate will support a variety of surgical specialties while ensuring patient safety maintaining sterile technique and collaborating with the surgical team to deliver exceptional care.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 24 months of RN experience including at least 2 years of Operating Room experience

• Current active unrestricted RN license in any U.S. state or territory

• Current BLS ACLS and PALS certifications (American Heart Association)

• Fitness-for-duty clearance

• Strong English communication skills and cultural sensitivity

• Ability to meet IHS credentialing and background requirements

Responsibilities:

• Provide perioperative nursing care including circulating duties for scheduled and emergency procedures

• Maintain sterile technique and ensure compliance with surgical safety protocols

• Assist with patient preparation intraoperative documentation specimen handling and instrument counts

• Collaborate with surgeons anesthesia providers and the surgical team to ensure safe efficient patient care

• Support multiple surgical specialties including general surgery OB/GYN endoscopy dental podiatry and pediatric cases

• Float to other departments as needed to support patient care

• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with IHS policies HIPAA and nursing standards