Registered Nurse (RN)| Surgery | Multiple Shifts Available

Job Summary

Gritman Medical Center is seeking full-time Operating Room (OR) Staff RNs to join our dedicated surgical team. We take pride in being the premier healthcare employer on the Palouse, providing exceptional and compassionate care close to home. Our state-of-the-art surgical services include:

• Urology


• Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (Joint Commission Accredited Orthopedic Center of Excellence)


• ENT


• General Surgery


• Gastrointestinal (GI) Procedures


• OB/GYN


• Neurosurgery & Spine

As an OR Staff RN, you will be part of a highly skilled team working on complex cases with cutting-edge technology, including:

• Velys Robotics


• DaVinci Robotics


• Medtronic O-Arm Multidimensional Surgical Imaging with Navigation & Stealth

Job Responsibilities

• Accountable for direct and indirect age-appropriate patient assessment, care planning, and monitoring of patient outcomes.


• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions to ensure patient safety and comfort.


• Collaborates with Surgeons, CRNAs, and the Surgical Team to maintain a seamless surgical process.


• Reports patient status to the patient’s physician and/or licensed independent practitioner (LIP) and obtains orders for care.


• Provides age-appropriate patient and family education throughout their stay and before discharge.


• Mentors and educates students, novice nurses, and peers to foster professional growth.


• Actively participates in team meetings and continuous quality & performance improvement initiatives.


• Demonstrates safe and competent nursing care consistent with Gritman Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values.


• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Required Education & Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program


• Minimum of 1 year of surgical nursing experience


• ADN required (BSN preferred)

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid Idaho or Compact State RN License


• Basic Life Support (BLS) & Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Required upon hire)


• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Required within one year of hire)


• CNOR certification encouraged


• PERI-OP 101 encouraged

Benefits & Perks

• OR differential pay for employees in this role


• Competitive pay based on experience


• Credential/certification pay for advanced licensures


• Competitive shift differentials


• Paid time off (PTO) & paid sick days


• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long & short-term disability


• Educational assistance program & tuition reimbursement


• Ongoing professional development opportunities


• 401K/Roth retirement plans with employer matching