Operating Room RN
Saint Johnsbury, VT
ARMStaffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Job Description

As an Operating Room RN, you will provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care across all phases of the surgical experience, including pre-operative, intraoperative, and post-anesthesia recovery. This dynamic role requires versatility, as you will serve as a circulator, scrub nurse, and PACU nurse, with opportunities to cross-train and expand your clinical skill set. In our critical access hospital setting, your contributions are highly visible and directly impact patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver perioperative nursing care across all surgical phases, including pre-op preparation, intraoperative care, and PACU recovery.
• Function in multiple roles, including circulator, scrub nurse, and PACU RN to support safe and efficient surgical operations.
• Ensure patient safety and clinical excellence through adherence to AORN standards, accurate documentation, and participation in surgical safety processes such as time-outs.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the interdisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, high-quality patient care.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing.
• Current Vermont or multi-state RN license required.
• Minimum of two years of perioperative experience required.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work across multiple perioperative roles, with training available to support skill development.

Schedule

Monday - Friday plus call, requiring one night per week and every fourth weekend, with a requirement to respond and be ready to begin a case within 30 minutes when on call.

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!