OR Circulator / Pre-Op / PACU RN
Lamar, CO
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN skilled in OR Circulating, Pre-Op, and PACU care for a 13-week assignment requiring a CO or compact license and rotational call coverage.

Details

• Work in a surgical services department with 3 OR suites, 3 PACU/Pre-Op bays, and 1 anesthesia provider
• Surgical case types include General, OB/GYN, Ophthalmology (cataract surgery), and Orthopedics (once to twice a month)
• Day shift hours are 6:30am-2:30pm/3:00pm, Monday through Friday
• May need to stay late on high case load days to complete surgical schedules
• Rotational call required, averaging 1 to 2 days per week
• Weekend call rotation is every other or every third weekend depending on staffing
• Holiday coverage required as part of rotational call schedule
• 40 hours guaranteed per week

Requirements

• Active CO or compact RN license required
• Minimum of 6 years of experience required
• 3 years of combined Pre-Op/OR/PACU experience preferred
• Must have experience in all three areas: Pre-Op, OR Circulating, and PACU
• ACLS certification required
• CNOR certification preferred
• Scrub experience preferred
• Must be able to function as primary caregiver across all three surgical service areas

Additional Information

• Conduct patient assessments, document care, and provide emotional support throughout the surgical process
• Coordinate patient transfers, recover patients post-surgery, and circulate surgical cases
• Assist with processing instruments and equipment in central sterilizing
• Prepare patients for surgery and provide patient education
• Assist other surgical services staff members as needed
• Follow infection control principles and departmental policies
• Adhere to national standards set by IAHCSMM, AORN, ASGE, and ASPAN
• Reports directly to the Surgical Services Manager or designee
• Requires ability to perform effectively in highly stressful situations with strong communication skills
• Physical demands include long periods of standing, walking, and heavy lifting
• Potential exposure to blood, body fluids, and infectious diseases