RN Surgical Circulator/Scrub

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Operating Room (OR) provides skilled nursing care during the intraoperative phase of the perioperative process. This role involves circulating and scrubbing duties in a Level III trauma center with multiple specialized surgical suites. The RN collaborates with the surgical team to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes throughout various surgical procedures. Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing care during the intraoperative phase for patients undergoing surgery.
• Perform circulating and scrubbing duties in the operating room.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other team members to maintain a sterile and safe environment.
• Prepare and manage surgical instruments and equipment, including advanced robotics systems.
• Monitor patient status and respond to intraoperative changes promptly.
• Document nursing care and surgical procedures accurately.
• Participate in preoperative and postoperative patient care as needed.
• Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Active CO Registered Nurse License or Compact RN License in good standing.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a related surgical nursing field.
• Strong knowledge of perioperative nursing standards and sterile technique.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience with robotic surgical systems such as Exactech, Mako, Stealth, or DaVinci.
• Familiarity with a variety of surgical specialties including General, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, OB-GYN, ENT, Plastics, Urology, Pediatrics, and Trauma.

Special Considerations:

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity trauma center environment.
• Rotating call schedule including evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Compliance with hospital policies for operating room safety and sterile technique.

Scheduling:

• Four 10-hour day shifts per week.
• Rotating evening, night, and weekend call shifts.
• Typically assigned one call weekend (Friday 7:00 PM to Monday 7:00 AM) and 4-5 weeknight call shifts (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM) per 8-week scheduling period.