Registered Nurse Operating Room

Make a meaningful impact in your community at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH), where your expertise supports safe, high-quality surgical care across the full perioperative experience. About This Role As an Operating Room RN at NVRH, 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. This position includes participation in the on‑call rotation, 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. Key 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 Qualifications Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing Current Vermont or multi‑state RN license required Minimum of two years of patient care experience required; perioperative or acute care experience preferred Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required Current ACLS and PALS certifications required; candidates without active certifications may obtain them during the orientation period. Strong clinical judgment, communication, and critical thinking skills Ability to work across multiple perioperative roles, with training available to support skill development About NVRH Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital is located in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, in the Northeast Kingdom. We are a community, not‑for‑profit, acute‑care, critical‑access hospital. NVRH is one of two Vermont hospitals designated Baby Friendly(tm) by the World Health Organization. The organization offers primary and preventive care, surgical and specialty services, inpatient and outpatient care, and 24‑hour, physician‑staffed emergency services. Aligned with community partners, NVRH values and invests in efforts to address social conditions, supporting well‑nourished, well‑housed, physically and mentally healthy, and financially secure communities. NVRH serves more than 33,000 people in Caledonia and southern Essex Counties and employs over 700 dedicated staff. Why Join Our Team? Join our healthcare team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to your community at NVRH! We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including: Student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement Generous Paid time off Complimentary gym membership Affordable health, dental, and vision plans 401(k) with employer match Additional employee perks and benefits to choose from in our comprehensive offerings Build a meaningful career where your skills are valued, your role is dynamic, and your impact is real. #J-18808-Ljbffr Maineaap