RN - Operating Room, 1.0 FTE, Evenings

About the role

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse - Operating Room to join our exceptional Surgical Services team. This is an opportunity to practice at the top of your license, care for patients across a broad range of surgical specialties, and be part of a team committed to delivering outstanding surgical outcomes every day in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Schedule

1.0 FTE | Evenings (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM)

Pay

$45.78 - $82.98 per hour, depending on years of experience. Potential sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching and contributions
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Career development opportunities within a respected regional health system
• Supportive leadership that values professional growth and clinical excellence

About the team

At PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, Surgical Services is a dynamic environment where teamwork, expertise, and patient safety are central. The department features:

• Eight fully equipped operating suites
• 24/7 surgical services coverage
• 30-40 surgeries performed each weekday
• Advanced surgical specialties, including:
  • Open heart surgery
  • Joint replacement surgery
  • General surgery
  • Orthopedics
  • Neurosurgery
  • Vascular surgery
  • Additional specialty procedures

You'll work alongside experienced surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and nursing professionals who share a commitment to excellence in perioperative care.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled perioperative nursing care throughout the surgical experience
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
• Act as a patient advocate in the operating room
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical staff
• Maintain a safe and efficient surgical environment
• Document patient care according to professional standards
• Support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

Requirements

• 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 course within six months
• Scrub experience preferred
• ACLS required within six months (department specific)
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills

Location

Located in beautiful Bellingham, Washington, you'll enjoy easy access to the San Juan Islands, Mount Baker, world-class hiking, skiing, biking, and waterfront recreation. It's the perfect place to build a rewarding surgical nursing career while enjoying an outstanding quality of life.