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RN - Operating Room ( Days/Mid PRN)

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

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Posted Aug 1, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 21, 2026

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Orientation & support
Nurses who do not meet this requirement must complete a surgical competency-based orientation program successfully. · Current BLS certification, must be completed prior to end of orientation period

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JOB LOCATION: Wilkes-Barre General Hospital - Operating Room JOB SHIFT: Days/Mid PRN POSITION PURPOSE A clinically competent, registered nurse who demonstrates expertise in the perioperative field. Effectively delivers perioperative care to the surgical patient through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Experience/Specialized Skills/Aptitudes: • Past perioperative experience is preferred. Nurses who do not meet this requirement must complete a surgical competency-based orientation program successfully. • Pharmacology, aseptic technique, teaching skills, documentation Licenses/Certificates: • Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license. • Current BLS certification, must be completed prior to end of orientation period

Certifications

BLS

Requirements

  • Patient treatment planning
  • Surgery
  • RN License
  • Patient assessment
  • BLS Certification
  • Care documentation
  • Mid-level
  • Operating room

Living in Wilkes-Barre, PA

Nestled in the Wyoming Valley along the Susquehanna River, Wilkes-Barre blends small-city affordability with easy access to the Pocono Mountains. Nurses enjoy a relaxed pace, historic downtown, and short commutes. Outdoor recreation and a close-knit community make it appealing for those seeking balance between work and nature.

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State price level · Pennsylvania
2% below the national average
State index 97.6 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$946/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$48,515/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.

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