Operating Room Circulator
Vail, Colorado
Vail Valley Surgery Center

Registered Nurse (RN) - Circulator (Days)

Location: Vail, Colorado
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Days)
Hours per Week: 32

Job Summary

• Provide expert, compassionate, and individualized nursing care to patients and their families.
• Collaborate with providers, staff, and team members to optimize patient outcomes.
• Oversee daily patient flow to ensure safety, care quality, and patient satisfaction.
• Triage incoming patient requests for services efficiently.
• Deliver patient education to support care plans and promote wellness.
• Delegate care appropriately according to Colorado state regulations.
• Perform healthcare assessments, prioritize tasks, and apply critical thinking skills.
• Manage high volume of patient telephone requests for medications, information, and assistance.
• Administer medications, perform treatments, and assist in procedures while adhering to patient safety guidelines.
• Coordinate patient care with other physician practices and healthcare entities to maximize care quality.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Advocate for patient safety, preferences, and communication through Relationship-Based Care.
• Model Just Culture principles and organizational values.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance at all times.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Colorado
• Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room (OR) Circulator experience, including OR Circulator experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Information

• Position requires day shifts with a 3x12 schedule.
• Contract duration is approximately 13 weeks.