St. Lukes Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) OR - Operating Room for a nursing job in Mountain Home, Idaho.

Job Description Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

Overview

Join St. Lukes Elmore Surgical Services Team: Where Compassion Meets CareAt St. Lukes, our dedicated team of RNs are committed to providing excellent patient centered care, achieved through education, expertise, and teamwork in a safe and positive environment of our patients, their families, and ourselves.St. Lukes Elmore is a small critical access hospital located in Mountain Home, ID, just a short commute from Boise. If youre looking for a supportive, family-like work environment where you can truly make a difference, wed love to have you on our team!

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse to join our Surgical Services team. In this role, you will assist with a variety of basic, low-acuity surgical procedures across multiple specialties, including general surgery, OB/GYN, endoscopy, and occasional urology. You will prepare and assist in the surgical suite, ensuring a sterile and safe environment for each procedure. You will also monitor patient vital signs and provide support with anesthesia management during surgeries. Additionally, you will educate patients and their families about the procedures, the recovery process, and any necessary follow-up care. This is an excellent opportunity for an RN looking to expand their skills in a dynamic surgical environment while making a direct impact on patient care.

What you can expect from this role

• Schedule: Full Time Days 0.9 FTE (3/12s) with rotating on-call; due to call requirements, must live no more than 30 minutes from hospital
• Professional Development: Cross-training within surgical services (Pre-Op, Circulate, PACU, Endoscopy)
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Patient Population: Adolescent to Elderly
• Unit Capacity: 2 beds
• Additional Pay: On-call and differential pay
• Bonuses: Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available (where applicable)

Qualifications

• Education: Associates or Bachelors Nursing Degree
• Experience: 1 year of RN experience in surgical services
• Licenses/Certifications: Current RN licensure from the State of Practice; Current BLS Certification

Why Choose a Critical Access Hospital

• Collaborative Environment: Smaller teams foster close relationships and teamwork
• Diverse Experience: Nurses encounter a wide variety of cases, expanding their clinical skills
• Increased Responsibility: Higher autonomy allows nurses to take on leadership roles and be more involved in patient care
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement and professional development are common
• Personal Fulfillment: Making a direct impact on the health and well-being of the community provides a strong sense of purpose

About Mountain Home

Mountain Home is a vibrant high-desert community rich in natural beauty and outdoor adventure. Surrounded by unique canyon lands and pristine wilderness, it offers endless opportunities for activities like hiking, fishing, rock climbing, and sand dune exploration. With 17 parks, various recreational activities, and a range of accommodations, Mountain Home caters to both fast-paced and relaxed lifestyles. The town offers a small-town atmosphere with big-city conveniences, including a museum, shops, and restaurants. Additionally, Mountain Home is near Mountain Home Air Force Base, which brings global visitors and hosts community events like an air show.

Whats in it for you

At St. Lukes, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission - and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Virgin Pulse Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Lukes is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.

St. Lukes Health System Job ID #2025-101050. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - OR/Surgical Services

About St. Lukes Health System

A strong, talented staff is at the heart of St. Lukes Health System. We are Idahos largest employer with more than 15,000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1,800 physicians and advanced practice providers. We're proud of our people who deliver skilled, compassionate care every day, and are looking to add dedicated individuals who will continue this same tradition of excellence.

Benefits

• Wellness and fitness programs
• Discount program
• Mileage reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Employee assistance programs
• Continuing Education
• Medical benefits
• 403b retirement plan
• Dental benefits
• Sick pay
• Vision benefits