RN - Operating Room - FT

Up to a $50,000 Sign‑On Bonus for Experienced RNs Ready to Join the Operating Room at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital.
Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital is hiring full‑time Registered Nurses to join our Operating Room — with an enhanced sign‑on bonus of up to $50,000 for experienced OR RNs.

If you’re an OR nurse looking for complex cases, advanced technology, and a team that practices at the top of their license, this is your opportunity to work in a high‑acuity, Level I Trauma Center while being supported by one of the most respected health systems in the region.

At Robert Packer Hospital, our Operating Room nurses are a vital part of life‑saving care — from emergent trauma cases to highly specialized surgical procedures — all within a collaborative, teaching‑focused environment.
Schedule & Shift Details:
- Full‑Time: 5 days a week working 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM - (Exact scheduling discussed during the interview process.)

On‑call requirements as determined by unit scheduling


Perks of Being an RN @ Guthrie:
- Up to $50,000 Sign‑On Bonus for qualified, experienced OR RNs
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance — Begins the 1st of the month after hire
- Generous PTO Accrual — Start earning time off from Day 1
- Relocation Assistance — Up to $12,000 based on distance
- Tuition Reimbursement — Up to $7,500 per year after 90 days
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with immediate company match
- Employee Wellness Programs and caregiver support resources
- Onsite Starbucks


Why OR Nurses Choose Guthrie:
- High‑Acuity Practice – Work at the top of your license in a true Level I Trauma setting
- Advanced Technology – Robotic surgery, hybrid OR, and state‑of‑the‑art equipment
- Team‑Based Culture – Strong collaboration between nursing, surgical, and anesthesia teams
- Teaching Hospital Environment – Be part of a system that values learning, mentorship, and growth
- Professional Development – Ongoing education, skills advancement, and internal career pathways


Award‑Winning Health System:
- Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare
- Becker’s Top Places to Work in Healthcare
- Forbes Best Employers for Women
- Forbes Best‑In‑State Employers

Why Join Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital?
At Guthrie, we believe Operating Room nurses deserve both clinical challenge and meaningful support. At Robert Packer Hospital, you’ll be part of a highly respected surgical program where your skills make a real difference every day — backed by cutting‑edge technology, strong leadership, and a health system that invests in its nurses.
Position Summary:
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional, comprehensive nursing care for patients in an acute care environment. Accountable for the delivery of coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence‐based quality care to patients and families, based on individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, and appropriate care strategies throughout the lifespan. Practices in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the ANA scope and standards of practice. Essential functions and specific skills for the job are found in the unit specific onboarding checklist and in standards that are applicable to the specialty.
Education, License & Cert:
- Registered Nurse in the State of Practice.
- BSN in Nursing preferred. Any previously agreed upon effective date for obtaining a Bachelor's degree in nursing between individuals and facilities will remain in effect, including those who transition to their position from the NLRN Program.
- Any contract with specific time frames for obtaining a bachelor’s degree in nursing will supersede the above point and will remain in effect.
- Specialty Certification is preferred.
- BLS certification.
- ACLS is unit dependent.
- PALS is unit dependent.
Experience:
- The Registered Nurse must be a registered nurse currently licensed in the state of employment with at least one year of experience. Alternately, the Registered Nurse may have less than one year of experience if they have been transitioned to their position from the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency (NLRN) Program.
- The Registered Nurse must meet the individual nursing unit specifications regarding educational requirements during employment.
- Must maintain BLS certification.
- ACLS is unit dependent.
- Specifications regarding educational requirements during employment are determined by the Nursing Department and Nursing Unit.
Essential Functions:
1. Employs Nursing Professional Practice: Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patients' care. Develops updates and coordinates the patients' plan of care to achieve patient goals and to optimize outcomes and transitions across the continuum. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Performs and maintains the currency of essential competencies as required by a specific area of hire and population served.
2. Advocates: Effectively advocates for ethical and holistic care by partnering in care planning to promote the autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs of those we serve.
3. Facilitates Learning: Fosters a learning environment for patients/families, nursing, and other members of the healthcare team, including student; Facilities formal and informal learning for patients/families, nursing, other members of the healthcare team, and community.
4. Aligns Practice with Safety and Quality: Accountable for safety, identifies and corrects problems, and integrates evidence and best practice into nursing care; uses data and evidence to improve patient outcomes. Aligns patient safety, self‐safety, and environmental safety as equally important for best outcomes.
5. Engages in Professional Development: Engages in ongoing professional development; practices at the top of license within the legal parameters of the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and specialty standards. Promotes a culture of inquiry that explores, integrates, and disseminates research and evidence‐based practice.
6. Leader in Practice Setting & Community: demonstrates leadership as change agents using the collaborative leadership skills of advocacy, influence and innovation. In partnering with colleagues appropriately delegates, coordinates care, and collaborates with others as equal members of the inter‐professional care team to integrate nursing knowledge. Models professional behaviors as a representative of the nursing profession. Participates in the planning and presentation of educational programs.
7. It is understood that this description is not intended to be all‐inclusive and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of the position.
Other Duties:
1. Proficiency in Information Technology, such as electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the position.
2. Skilled to work with a wide range of staff as part of an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff.
3. Ability to use independent, critical judgment in all aspects of patient care delivery.
4. Demonstrated interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude.
5. Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations.