Registered Nurse (PRN) Surgery
- Shift differential $2.25-$4.50/hr
- Union position
- PRN / per diem
- BLS
- ACLS
- RN license
How this pay compares
This posting states $42.14–$78.11 an hour. Open registered nurse jobs in Washington post a median of $67.49 an hour, the middle half $58.92–$70.88, across 921 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Registered nurses employed in Washington earn a median of $59.71 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Medicare rating of Trios Health
Medicare gives Trios Health 2 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Washington's hospitals average 3.2). 72% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Washington hospitals by rating.
What this hospital paid
By Trios Health's report to Medicare, its registered nurse hours averaged $70.53 an hour in 2022 pay periods, its own and contract staff together, before benefits, against $73.16 an hour across Washington's hospitals. An average over every such hour, not this job's pay: the posting states its own. What Washington hospitals pay nurses.
Nurse Corps loan repayment
Trios Health is in a county HRSA designates a primary care HPSA (score 15) and a mental health HPSA (score 16) as a whole. A hospital located in a HPSA can count as a Critical Shortage Facility, where a registered nurse can apply for HRSA's Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program: 60% of qualifying nursing loans repaid for two years of full-time service, 25% more for a third. Awards are competitive and HRSA decides each one. Every hospital hiring in a Nurse Corps shortage area.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Medicare lists Trios Health as owned by a government body, and LifePoint Health also runs for-profit hospitals, so which entity employs you decides whether the work counts toward PSLF. The federal PSLF Help Tool confirms an employer by the EIN on your W-2. Every PSLF-eligible hospital hiring.
What Washington law says about nurse staffing and overtime
- Nurse staffing committee or plan: Each Washington hospital must have a staffing committee, at least half nonsupervisory direct care nursing staff, that develops the hospital staffing plan. RCW 70.41.420(1) (source: RCW 70.41.420(1))
- Limits on mandatory overtime: Health care facilities may not require covered employees to work overtime, except for unforeseeable emergent circumstances, prescheduled on-call time within limits and procedures in progress (covers hourly or collectively bargained employees in direct patient care at health care facilities, including nurses (definition RCW 49.28.140 (source: RCW 49.28.140)
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- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.45x · Clicks 134
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 54.7% · Stating an hourly rate 33.9%
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About the job
Registered Nurse (PRN) Surgery
Job Type: PRN | Varied
Wage scale: $42.14 - $78.11 per hour
This is a Union Position.
Your experience matters
At Trios Health, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Department/Unit Summary
The Operating Room Registered Nurse provides safe, patient-centered nursing care throughout the perioperative experience. The RN works closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other members of the surgical team to ensure patients receive high-quality care before, during, and immediately following surgical procedures.
How You’ll Contribute
- Assess patients and develop individualized perioperative plans of care.
- Provide circulating RN support during surgical procedures.
- Verify patient identification, surgical site, consent, and required documentation.
- Maintain patient safety and support sterile technique throughout procedures.
- Prepare the operating room, equipment, supplies, and medications based on scheduled procedures.
- Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition to the surgical team.
- Complete accurate and timely perioperative documentation.
- Perform medication administration and other nursing interventions within scope of practice.
- Coordinate care with surgeons, anesthesia, PACU, Surgical Services staff, and other departments.
- Provide patient and family education as appropriate.
- Participate in emergency procedures and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.
- Follow infection-prevention, patient-safety, and departmental standards.
What we offer
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- $2.25 - $4.50 Shift differential
- Professional development and growth opportunities
Qualifications and requirements
Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a bachelor’s degree or associate degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:
- Active Washington RN license (single-state) or compact required. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.
- BLS required.
- ACLS as required by facility/department.
- Previous Operating Room or perioperative nursing experience preferred.
About our Health System
Trios is a 111-bed hospital located in Kennewick, WA, and is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone - your experience matters.
Pay Transparency Notice
If you believe this job posting does not include accurate or complete pay information in accordance with the Washington State Equal Pay and Opportunities Act , please inform us immediately. You can contact us at 833-271-4269 to report the issue. For more information on your rights under Washington’s pay transparency laws, visit the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries website at: https://lni.wa.gov .
EEOC Statement
Trios is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Trios is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
From LifePoint Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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