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Perioperative RN - Contract Position

Location: Moab, Utah
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days, Monday-Friday, 5x8's (36 hours/week)
On-Call: Rotating on-call responsibilities including evenings, weekends, and holidays; average 7-9 call days per month with a 20-minute response time to the hospital

Job Summary

Provide nursing care before, during, and after surgical operations and procedures
Work efficiently with high attention to detail and a strong focus on patient safety
Adapt to a variety of situations in a rural hospital setting, responding quickly and accurately
Opportunity to expand nursing skills, including pre-op, PACU, circulating in General, Orthopedic, and OB cases (including C-sections)
Support trauma cases in the Emergency Room as needed
Confidently care for surgical patients during emergency call shifts as the only OR nurse in-house

Required Qualifications

Current, unencumbered RN license in Utah or compact state
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current BLS certification
Current ACLS certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire
Excellent knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques
Solid understanding of patient safety and precautions
Strong communication skills (oral, written, listening)
Ability to remain calm and effective in stressful and changing situations
Physical and emotional stamina to meet job demands

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of surgical operation procedures
Prior experience in pre-op and/or PACU
Skilled in pre-op, PACU, and circulating for General, Orthopedic, and OB cases
Experience with trauma cases in the ER
Confidence in managing surgical patients independently during night emergency calls

Work Environment & Additional Information

Level 4 Trauma facility
Blue scrubs preferred
Recognized holidays include New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
Drug-free workplace with pre-employment drug test and background check required
Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion

Schedule & Call Details

Weekday day shifts with rotating on-call duties including evenings, weekends, and holidays
On-call response time: 20 minutes to hospital
Average 7-9 call days per month

Location Highlights

Moab, Utah offers a unique desert environment with access to national parks, mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, and river activities
Small-town community with vibrant local culture including restaurants, microbreweries, and art galleries

This position is ideal for a perioperative nurse seeking to work in a rural hospital setting with diverse surgical cases and trauma exposure.

Facility

Moab Regional Hospital

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Critical Access
17 beds

ADDRESS450 West Williams WayMoab, UT 84532

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Moab, UT

About

An adventure lover's paradise, Moab is a remote and isolated community, but it's central to both Arches and Canyonlands national parks, providing an ideal base. Surrounded by some of the world's most magnificent red rock landscapes and the refreshingly cool Colorado River waters at its edge, its natural beauty engulfs you. This area boasts the only section of the river accessible by paved highways in the state, bringing many to enjoy a thrilling rafting trip or peaceful float with an awe-inspiring backdrop of soaring sandstone spires. In town, the Moab Museum of Film and Western Heritage at Red Cliffs Lodge offers the chance to learn about movies filmed here. Visit before heading out to experience some of the scenes featured on the Big Screen in real life. After a day of hitting the trails or taking advantage of the river, you'll find an excellent collection of shops, galleries, microbreweries and restaurants downtown.

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