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.




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Upcoming Events

AUG
25
Webinar/Online

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 9:00am ET

SEP
01
Webinar/Online

Monday, September 1, 2025 at 8:00am ET

SEP
01
Webinar/Online

Monday, September 1, 2025 at 9:00am ET

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Job Opportunities

Salem, OR · Position at DAVITA

Posting Date07/23/20253550 Liberty Road SouthSte 100, Salem, Oregon, 97301-7330, United States of America Registered Nurse This location does...

Corvallis, OR · Position at DAVITA

Posting Date07/23/20253580 Nw Samaritan Dr, Corvallis, Oregon, 97330-3766, United States of America Registered Nurse This location does require...

Battle Ground, WA · Position at DAVITA

Posting Date08/15/2025720 W Main StSTE 112, Battle Ground, Washington, 98604-4474, United States of AmericaDaVita is seeking a Nurse who is looking...

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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

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

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

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