Registered Nurse, Recovery

Kindred Hospitals

Lander, Wyoming

Posted Oct 19 · 1 year of experience

License: RN license
Term: Permanent

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At SageWest Health Care, we are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available. SageWest Health Care is located in Fremont County, Wyoming, encompassing two hospitals, one in Riverton and one in Lander. Each offers a wide range of healthcare services, including inpatient medical services, emergency room services, surgical services, imaging services, laboratory diagnostic services, primary care, infusion services, and women’s health. Recovery Unit Full-time

Job Summary

Plans and administers professional nursing care to patients in the recovery room/post-anesthesia care unit.

Essential Functions

Cares for surgical patients as they recover from anesthesia. Monitors vital signs, such as heart or respiratory rate, blood pressure, or oxygen level. Comforts patients as they wake; may be required to gently restrain patients.

Checks surgical site for excessive bleeding or swelling. Monitors, documents, and communicates care given, patient's status and reactions to interventions. Educates patients on care for the surgical wound or other post-discharge care.

Performs work under minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Ability to work as part of a team.

Oral and written communication skills. Problem-solving skills. Attentiveness.

Interpersonal skills. Education Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program. Licenses/Certifications Current state licensure as Registered Nurse in the state of practice.

BCLS certification required. ACLS certification as required by facility of practice. Experience Minimum 1 year nursing experience.

What's around it?

In Lander, WY

Lander, WYFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 7% below the US average

Median rent: $896/mo
Household income: $74,813/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Lander, WY

NeighborhoodsLander's residential fabric is characterized by quiet, low-density streets lined with single-family properties and established homes. Central corridors such as Lincoln Street provide convenient rental and residential pockets within walking or biking distance of Main Street and local climbing facilities. Other distinct residential sections include foothills and peripheral subdivisions along Mary Ann Drive, Indian Lookout Drive, and Dallas North Drive, while historic rural outliers like Atlantic City sit further out in Fremont County.

Lander's residential fabric is characterized by quiet, low-density streets lined with single-family properties and established homes. Central corridors such as Lincoln Street provide convenient rental and residential pockets within walking or biking distance of Main Street and local climbing facilities.

Other distinct residential sections include foothills and peripheral subdivisions along Mary Ann Drive, Indian Lookout Drive, and Dallas North Drive, while historic rural outliers like Atlantic City sit further out in Fremont County.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: areavibes.com Source 2: mountainproject.com

Getting around

Daily travel across Lander is remarkably swift, with typical commutes averaging around ten minutes. Public transit is essentially nonexistent, meaning personal vehicles are necessary for regional travel and shift work, though the town maintains an active walking and cycling culture for everyday in-town trips along the Main Street corridor.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: areavibes.com Source 2: livability.com Source 3: windriver.org

OutdoorsRecreation is Lander's defining draw, anchored by Sinks Canyon State Park just minutes from town, featuring striking geologic formations, underground river caves, and extensive trails. Rock climbing is world-class, with hundreds of limestone and dolomite routes between Sinks Canyon and the Wild Iris climbing area. The surrounding Wind River Range provides access to high alpine peaks, backpacking, and camping at Worthen Meadows Reservoir, alongside fly-fishing in local rivers and proximity to the Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary.

Recreation is Lander's defining draw, anchored by Sinks Canyon State Park just minutes from town, featuring striking geologic formations, underground river caves, and extensive trails. Rock climbing is world-class, with hundreds of limestone and dolomite routes between Sinks Canyon and the Wild Iris climbing area.

The surrounding Wind River Range provides access to high alpine peaks, backpacking, and camping at Worthen Meadows Reservoir, alongside fly-fishing in local rivers and proximity to the Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: travelwyoming.com Source 2: missrover.com Source 3: windriver.org Source 4: facebook.com

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Living in Lander

Set at the base of the Wind River Range where the rails end and the trails begin, Lander offers nurses a distinctive blend of traditional Western heritage and a passionate outdoor recreation culture. Despite its compact footprint, the town supports an unexpectedly strong healthcare and retirement-service profile, making it a viable regional anchor for medical professionals who cherish the wilderness. Commutes are painless, typically lasting around ten minutes along quiet streets, and the town boasts a walkable, bike-friendly layout. Off-shift hours revolve around Sinks Canyon State Park, limestone crags at Wild Iris, and Main Street's independent bakeries, cafes, and craft breweries. Signature traditions like the Pioneer Days Rodeo and the International Climbers' Festival showcase the town's welcoming, eclectic character. However, relocating healthcare workers must navigate genuine rural realities: rental housing is notoriously difficult to secure, winter weather and fierce winds linger for over half the year, and comprehensive shopping requires planning ahead. For clinicians seeking world-class mountain access, tight-knit community roots, and an unhurried daily pace, Lander delivers an authentic Wyoming lifestyle.

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As of 2026-09Source 1: windriver.org Source 2: travelwyoming.com Source 3: livelovewyo.com Source 4: mountainproject.com Source 5: livability.com

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What's around it?

Lander, WYiFrom Census ACS 2024.

Life in Lander, WY

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Lander, WYFrom Census ACS 2024.