CA - Operating Room Registered Nurse - $97 (Job ID OOJ - 7882)

Come work and explore all that the Eastern Sierra has to offer at Mammoth Hospital as an Operating Room Registered Nurse. Mammoth Lakes is a paradise for any year-round outdoor enthusiast. During winter you can ski/snowboard the legendary Mammoth and June Mountains or take off into the wilderness on your cross country skis. During the summer, there are endless activities from hiking, biking, paddleboarding, fishing, and so much more!

Job Summary:

The Operating Room Registered Nurse initiates a plan of care based on identified medical, surgical and nursing diagnosis that is consistent with knowledge of illnesses, injuries, diseases, human behavior and outlined standards of care in the Operating Room (O.R.). He/she directs and coordinates with other departments and ancillary personnel to provide a safe environment and a high standard of quality care.

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to surgery patients and supervises personnel in these and related activities. Supervises the care given to assigned patient in a single O.R. unit, and has charge of patient safety, provision of supplies and equipment, and maintaining asepsis.

Housing available depending on availability (walking distance to hospital) 

What You'll Do:

• Carefully asses and monitor the physical status of the patient. Collect and record necessary data through patient interviews, significant other, observation, review of records, review of diagnostic results, review of physician documentation and consultation with physician and others. Utilizes this information appropriately in planning and delivering patient care.
• Actively listens to the patient and provides appropriate responses, and is aware of the importance of determining the patients perception of their needs and their care pertinent to the surgical procedure.
• Identifies interventions necessary for expected outcomes based on specific surgery, illnesses, injury or disease, behavior and O.R. standard of care.
• Anticipates potential problems and adapts to surgical procedure, and sets priorities in emergencies, changes in patient status and unusual occurrences.
• Demonstrates competency to create and maintain a sterile field.
• Anticipates the need for equipment and supplies before the case begins.
• Demonstrates knowledge of expected outcome of surgery and the Anesthesia drugs.
• Evaluates nursing intervention in relation to established expected outcomes.
• Reassesses status identifying unresolved problems and implements revised plan of care by communicating the reassessment.

Who You Are:

• Detail oriented
• Exceptional communication skills
• Critical thinker
• Collaborative team player

Qualifications:

• State of California Registered Nurse License required.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• American Heart Association ACLS certification required.
• Minimum of two years experience in operating room required.
• Ability to work effectively with patients, peers, physicians, and ancillary departments.

Job Information:

• 12 hour varied shifts
• 13 weeks

Job Start Date: 05/21/2026

Shift Information: 12 hour varied shifts