RN - Operating Room, 1.0 FTE, Days

PeaceHealth is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Operating Room to join the Perioperative Services team in a full-time, day shift role. As an OR RN, you will play a critical role in ensuring patients receive safe, compassionate, and high-quality care throughout the perioperative experience, working alongside surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and nursing professionals.

Clinical Setting

This position is based in Bellingham, WA in a fast-paced surgical environment within an acute care hospital.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care
• Coordinate and deliver care throughout the perioperative experience
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia teams, and surgical staff
• Delegate and direct care appropriately within the healthcare team
• Support quality, safety, infection prevention, and performance improvement initiatives
• Maintain clinical excellence through ongoing education and professional development

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire
• Minimum of two years of Operating Room circulating experience in an acute care setting, OR successful completion of a Periop 101 program within six months

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Previous scrub experience
• Demonstrated expertise in perioperative nursing

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS certification required upon hire
• ACLS certification required within six months of hire

Schedule

• Full-time, 1.0 FTE
• Day shift
• 10-hour shifts

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $45.78 - $82.98 per hour. Starting rate is based on factors including experience.

Full-time benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and matching
• Generous paid time off
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Wellness programs and resources
• Expanded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mental health and emotional wellness benefits

Additional Information

Relocation assistance may be available. This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. Multiple openings may be available.