Operating Room RN, Orthopedic Circulator
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Saint Francis Medical Center

Registered Nurse (OR RN) - Colorado Springs, CO

Job Details

• Specialty: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
• Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Days
• Hours: 10 hours per day, approximately 30 hours per week
• Scheduling: Department-driven scheduling, typically four 10-hour shifts per week
• Call Requirements:

  • Weeknights: 3-4 per month, from end of shift to 7:00 AM (if not working that day, call from 3:00 AM to 7:00 AM)
  • Weekends: 2-3 per month, 12-hour shifts (option to do a 24-hour shift counting as two calls)
  • Call response time: 30 minutes
• Floating: May be required to float within a designated zone in case of extreme need

Unit and Work Environment

• Unit: Operating Room with 10 suites, typically using 3 to 7 rooms per day
• Case Volume: 2 to 24 cases per day; busiest days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
• Common Cases: Orthopedics and podiatry, including total shoulders, knees, hips, and hip scopes
• Role: Circulating nurse for orthopedic cases; scrubbing is not required but may be needed occasionally if a second scrub nurse is necessary
• EMR System: Epic
• Orientation:

  • First day includes fire safety training
  • Individualized orientation timeframe
  • Clinicians must be in-state for the week of orientation, even if some modules are remote
• Dress Code: Scrubs and locker provided; bring your own lock

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Colorado
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Experience: Circulating experience in orthopedic surgery required
• Driver’s License: Must submit a valid driver’s license (radius requirement: within 60 miles)

Additional Notes

• Hiring process includes profile review with clinical team and interview with unit manager
• No charge nurse or house supervisor responsibilities required
• OR techs are available, but RNs may occasionally need to scrub if a second scrub nurse is needed