Registered Nurse - Operating Room Circulator
Jobot · Rocky Hill, CT · Yesterday
On-siteHealthcare$39–$55/hrFull-time
About the role
- Full time, Permanent Registered Nurse - OR Circulator
- Shift: 4x10s or 5x8s, Day shift, cases start at 7am
- No nights, No weekends, No holidays, No call
- Beautiful, award winning Ambulatory Surgery Center specializing in orthopedics
- Supportive culture, supportive management and team
Responsibilities
- Preparing the operating room for surgery, setting up surgical instruments and equipment, maintaining sterile conditions
- Adhering to safety standards and precautions, including verifying patient identity and reviewing surgical procedures to prevent errors
- Assessing patients before surgery (e.g., NPO status) and comforting them while alleviating their anxiety
- Assisting surgeons during surgery by passing instruments and other sterile supplies
- Working together with the surgical team, communicating patient information, and ensuring patient safety during the operation
- Monitoring patient's vital signs and maintaining patient's safety during the operation
- Coordinating post-operative care, including patient recovery and room turnover
- Documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing patient care requirements
- Participating in ongoing educational activities to maintain competency and improve professional skills
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Current Connecticut state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) required
- A minimum of 2 years of circulating experience in an operating room, including experience in orthopedics
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required
- Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members
- Proficient in the use of medical software and equipment
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive pay: $39 - $55 per hour
- Work/life balance with no nights, no weekends, no holidays
- Supportive management and team
- Lunch provided daily
- PTO
- Excellent benefits