The Columbia River Region of AORN

The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) aims to unite registered nurses in maintaining the highest professional standards of perioperative nursing practice to encourage optimal care of the patient before, during and after operative and other invasive procedures.



Recent News & Announcements

We're happy to announce that two new Specialty Assemblies have been formed! Both Healthcare Value Analysis and Perioperative Infection Prevention...

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Are you passionate about perioperative nursing and ready to make a difference in your professional community? The Columbia River AORN Chapter is...

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Upcoming Events

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Webinar/Online

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm ET

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Webinar/Online

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 9:00am PT

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Webinar/Online

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 1:00pm ET

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Job Opportunities

Coos Bay, OR · Position at Relode

Overview Our client in Coos Bay, OR is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Intermediate Care Unit. The ideal candidate will have recent acute care...

Roseburg, OR · Position at DAVITA

Posting Date05/09/20252700 NW Stewart Parkway, Roseburg, Oregon, 97471, United States of AmericaDaVita is seeking a Registered Nurse who is looking...

Portland, OR · Position at DAVITA

Posting Date05/06/20256828 Se Foster Rd, Portland, Oregon, 97206-4546, United States of AmericaDaVita is seeking a Nurse who is looking to give...

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On-Demand CE Activities

The Guideline for Sterilization provides guidance for perioperative teams about sterilizing reusable medical devices to be used in perioperative and procedural settings.

Clinical topics: Surgery

Offers 1.0 contact hour

Available until September 10, 2026

This presentation will review the new guideline for enhanced recovery after surgery.

Clinical topics: Surgery

Offers 1.0 contact hour

Available until October 17, 2026

Guideline for Surgical Attire with guidance for the perioperative RN for wearing surgical attire in semi-restricted and restricted areas, laundering, cleaning items, updates on disinfection criteria.

Clinical topics: Surgery

Offers 1.0 contact hour

Available until January 31, 2026

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