Operating Room Nurse to work a desirable Dayshift 4/10. Earn a $7500 Sign-0n!
Location: Beautiful Central Idaho Region
Discover Balance and Purpose in the Mountains of Idaho
Join a leading healthcare system nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, where your expertise as an Operating Room Nurse supports both your professional growth and your personal well-being. This full-time opportunity offers the chance to work in a collaborative, patient-centered environment serving a close-knit rural community that values compassion, quality, and connection.
Here, you will find rewarding work paired with the unmatched beauty of Idaho’s scenic outdoors — an ideal place for those who seek both adventure and fulfillment.
Available Schedules
4/10 hour Dayshift
36 hr/week- 6.0912 hrs earned per PP
Job Responsibilities
- Performs patient duties in pre-operative, intra-operative, in PACU and post-operative areas.
- Adapts nursing procedures to meet the needs for treatment of individual neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
- Prepares the patient for surgery in cooperation with the anesthesia provider.
- Begins and continues discharge planning and education throughout the peri-operative experience.
- Observes behavioral and physiologic changes and takes appropriate actions and documents.
- Assessment and reassessment of the patient is clearly and concisely communicated in charting.
- Documentation meets current standards, policies and procedures and is completed within shift.
- Assess the general needs of patient, review of all systems, and assess cardio-respiratory systems for changes in patients and is able to treat appropriately
- Identifies physical symptoms and changes and takes appropriate actions in a timely manner.
- Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
- Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with Associates, Diploma or BSN Degree required
- Active Idaho or compact state RN license required upon hire.
- Minimum of two (2) years of surgical experience preferred
- Circulating experience required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire. Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certification within one year of hire.
- Must be able to use a high level of abstract reasoning to assess patient, evaluate interventions, and revise plan of care according to patient outcomes
- Strong knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterile field management, and anesthesia recovery protocol
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a rural environment
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and patient advocacy skills.
Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive pay
• $7500 sign on bonus available.
• Full-time, 4/10 Dayshift
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 457 retirement plan with employer match.
• Access to free or discounted services at the facility for eligible employees.
• Wellness program with annual savings potential up to $1,100.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual.
• Student loan repayment options available for qualified candidates.
• Supportive, community-driven culture that encourages work-life balance and professional development.
Life in Central Idaho
Experience the beauty of rural Idaho, with outdoor activities like whitewater rafting, world-class fishing on the Salmon River, hiking, and skiing right outside your door. Enjoy a lifestyle where nature, family, and career thrive together.
Apply Today
If you are a Registered Nurse seeking meaningful work in a community that truly values its healthcare professionals, we would love to hear from you.