(RN) – Operating Room (OR) | Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH)

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room (OR) | Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH)

Facility: Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH)

Location: 550 Carmi Avenue, Penticton, British Columbia, Canada

Position Summary

Greenstaff Medical Canada is seeking experienced Operating Room Registered Nurses (OR RNs) for a travel nursing opportunity at Penticton Regional Hospital in Penticton, British Columbia.

The successful candidate will provide specialized perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures, supporting safe and effective care throughout the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases.

Key Responsibilities

Assess patients before surgery and verify clinical information, consent, and surgical documentation.

Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for scheduled procedures.

Perform circulating and/or scrub nursing duties according to demonstrated competency and assignment requirements.

Maintain sterile fields and follow aseptic techniques throughout surgical procedures.

Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.

Assist with patient positioning, surgical preparation, and intraoperative care.

Perform surgical counts of instruments, needles, and sponges according to established protocols.

Anticipate surgical team requirements and respond promptly to changes during procedures.

Maintain accurate perioperative documentation in accordance with hospital policies and professional standards.

Facilitate safe patient transfers to the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and provide appropriate clinical handover.

Follow infection prevention and control procedures and established patient safety protocols.

Qualifications and Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Recent and relevant Operating Room nursing experience.

Perioperative Nursing Certificate – required.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Demonstrated competency in circulating and/or scrub nursing, as required by the assignment.

Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterile techniques, surgical counts, and infection prevention.

Strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Travel Contract Benefits

Competitive hourly compensation.

Accommodation support, subject to contract terms.

Travel reimbursement for eligible expenses, according to assignment provisions.

Guaranteed weekly hours, where specified in the contract.

Overtime compensation in accordance with applicable employment standards and contract terms.

Paid orientation, where provided by the assignment.

Dedicated recruitment and onboarding support from Greenstaff Medical Canada.

Opportunity to gain valuable perioperative nursing experience in British Columbia.