Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Lamar, CO
Wellspring Nurse Source
5x8 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse (RN) - Circulator/Pre-Op/PACU

Job Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for delivering direct patient care across three key areas within surgical services: Pre-operative, Operating Room (OR)/Circulator, and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The RN will function as the primary caregiver and must possess the capability to work effectively in all three areas.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct patient assessments and document care provided.
• Provide emotional support to patients and their families.
• Coordinate patient transfers and recover patients in the PACU.
• Circulate surgical cases and assist in operating procedures.
• Process instruments and equipment in the central sterilization area.
• Prepare patients for surgery and provide patient education.
• Maintain adherence to infection control standards and departmental policies.
• Follow national standards established by IAHCSMM, AORN, ASGE, and ASPAN.

Accountability:

Reports directly to the Surgical Services Manager and/or their designee.

Special Demands:

• Mental: Ability to perform effectively in high-stress situations and interact positively with diverse individuals.
• Physical: Must be capable of standing for prolonged periods, walking, and lifting heavy objects. There is potential exposure to blood, body fluids, and infectious diseases.

Qualifications:

• Education: RN graduate with current licensure in the state of practice.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience in Pre-op, OR/Circulator, and PACU is preferred.
• Skills: ACLS certification is required; CNOR and scrub experience are preferred.

Shift Information:

Full-time position with a 40-hour work week. General hours are from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional late days to accommodate surgical case loads. Rotational call is required, including weekends and holidays.