Job Title
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Job Summary
Join the dedicated surgical team at Moab Regional Hospital in Moab, Utah, a critical access facility serving a vibrant rural community. This Perioperative Registered Nurse role is essential for providing comprehensive care to patients across the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases of surgical procedures.
The ideal candidate is a highly adaptable and detail-oriented professional with a strong commitment to patient safety. You will utilize a broad range of general nursing skills, responding quickly and accurately to diverse situations inherent in a rural healthcare setting, and will have the opportunity to significantly expand your clinical expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide holistic nursing care to surgical patients throughout the perioperative continuum (pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative).
- Ensure strict adherence to patient safety protocols and precautions.
- Maintain and enforce aseptic and sterile techniques within the operating room.
- Perform circulating duties for a diverse range of surgical cases, including General, Orthopedic, and Obstetric procedures (e.g., C-sections).
- Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other multidisciplinary team members.
- Demonstrate rapid and accurate response to emergent situations and changes in patient status.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
- Actively participate in learning new skills and adapting to evolving surgical practices.
- Assist with trauma cases in the Emergency Room as needed, demonstrating flexibility and broad clinical capability.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Demonstrated excellent knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques.
- Solid understanding and application of patient safety principles and precautions.
- Proven ability to be a strong team player with exceptional communication skills (oral, written, and listening).
- Cool-tempered demeanor with emotional and physical stamina, capable of responding effectively in stressful and rapidly changing circumstances.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in Pre-operative (Pre-op) and/or Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).
- Knowledge of surgical operation procedures.
- Proficiency in Pre-op, PACU, and Circulating roles for General, Orthopedic, and Obstetric cases (including C-sections).
- Confidence in independently managing surgical patients as the sole Operating Room nurse during emergency call cases.
Skills & Competencies
- Clinical Skills: Aseptic technique, sterile technique, patient safety protocols, pre-operative assessment, intra-operative circulation, post-operative care, surgical patient monitoring, emergency response.
- Equipment: Not specified.
- Soft Skills: Attention to detail, adaptability, critical thinking, problem-solving, effective communication, teamwork, emotional resilience, stress management, quick decision-making.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: AM
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Days per Week: 3 days per week
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: August 20, 2026
- Call Requirements: Rotating on-call responsibilities, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Available to take on average 7-9 days of call per month with a 20-minute response time to the hospital.
- Weekend Rotations: Included in rotating on-call responsibilities.
Licensing Requirements
- Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Utah or a compact state.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification or ability to obtain within three months of hire.