Local Contract Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Colchester, VT
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5x8 hrs, Days
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Operating Room RN (Circulator) | Ambulatory Surgery Center

Full-Time | Colchester, VT

Position Summary

A leading outpatient surgery center in Colchester, Vermont is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) to join its growing surgical team in a full-time capacity. The OR RN will provide safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care while functioning in the circulating role, with scrub responsibilities as appropriate based on experience and departmental needs.

The ideal candidate is clinically skilled, adaptable, team-oriented, and committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care throughout the perioperative continuum using the nursing process.
• Function as a Circulating RN and/or Scrub RN during surgical procedures based on experience and departmental needs.
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for scheduled procedures.
• Perform pre-operative patient assessments and preparation, including IV starts as needed.
• Maintain a sterile environment and adhere to all infection prevention and patient safety standards.
• Monitor, assess, and advocate for patients throughout the surgical experience.
• Provide patient and family education regarding procedures, recovery expectations, and discharge instructions.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and professional nursing standards.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and professional work environment.
• Maintain clinical competencies through ongoing education and training.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Vermont or eligibility for Vermont licensure.
• Minimum of one (1) year of recent Operating Room nursing experience required.
• Experience in the scrub role, circulating role, or both preferred.
• Previous Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), outpatient surgery, or same-day surgery experience strongly preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the workday.
• Frequent pushing, pulling, and movement of equipment and supplies.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must possess sufficient visual acuity and manual dexterity to safely perform essential job functions.

Position Details

• Full-time position
• Day shift
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, patient-focused ambulatory surgery environment.