Perioperative RN OR Circulator
Moab, UT
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Perioperative RN - Contract Position

Location: Moab, Utah
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days, Monday-Friday, 5x8's (36 hours/week)
On-Call: Rotating on-call responsibilities including evenings, weekends, and holidays; average 7-9 call days per month with a 20-minute response time to the hospital

Job Summary

• Provide nursing care before, during, and after surgical operations and procedures
• Work efficiently with high attention to detail and a strong focus on patient safety
• Adapt to a variety of situations in a rural hospital setting, responding quickly and accurately
• Opportunity to expand nursing skills, including pre-op, PACU, circulating in General, Orthopedic, and OB cases (including C-sections)
• Support trauma cases in the Emergency Room as needed
• Confidently care for surgical patients during emergency call shifts as the only OR nurse in-house

Required Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered RN license in Utah or compact state
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire
• Excellent knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques
• Solid understanding of patient safety and precautions
• Strong communication skills (oral, written, listening)
• Ability to remain calm and effective in stressful and changing situations
• Physical and emotional stamina to meet job demands

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of surgical operation procedures
• Prior experience in pre-op and/or PACU
• Skilled in pre-op, PACU, and circulating for General, Orthopedic, and OB cases
• Experience with trauma cases in the ER
• Confidence in managing surgical patients independently during night emergency calls

Work Environment & Additional Information

• Level 4 Trauma facility
• Blue scrubs preferred
• Recognized holidays include New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Drug-free workplace with pre-employment drug test and background check required
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion

Schedule & Call Details

• Weekday day shifts with rotating on-call duties including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• On-call response time: 20 minutes to hospital
• Average 7-9 call days per month

Location Highlights

• Moab, Utah offers a unique desert environment with access to national parks, mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, and river activities
• Small-town community with vibrant local culture including restaurants, microbreweries, and art galleries

This position is ideal for a perioperative nurse seeking to work in a rural hospital setting with diverse surgical cases and trauma exposure.