Jobs · Healthcare · Connecticut

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

Similar jobs