Registered Nurse (RN) OR - Circulate

Location - Lancaster, NH

**Job Title: RN Circulator**

**Job Description:**
As an RN Circulator, you will help patients in surgery under the guidance of the Surgical Services Director. Your main job is to make sure all the tools and equipment are ready and in good condition. You will need to keep careful records of everything that happens during the surgery, who is part of the team, and any problems that come up.

**Requirements:**
- You must have at least 2 years of recent experience working in a hospital, especially in the operating room (OR), and some experience in ENDO (endoscopy).
- Experience in circulating for surgeries like orthopedic (total hip and total knee), general surgery, podiatry, ENT (ear, nose, throat), and ENDO is required. **Please submit a detailed skills checklist!**
- Having experience as a scrub nurse or in post-anesthesia care (PACU) is preferred, but the main need is for a Circulating RN.
- You should know how to use computer applications.
- You must be able to start IVs and manage central lines.
- Experience with ventilators and BiPAP machines is necessary.
- Experience in the recovery phase (Phase I) is preferred.
- You need to have current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications.
- You must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school and registered with the New Hampshire State Board of Nursing.
- A willingness to learn new software is important.
- Ongoing education and training about caring for patients of all ages (children, teens, adults, and elderly) is required.

**Certification Requirements:**
- ACLS Certification
- BLS Certification (American Heart Association)
- PALS Certification (American Heart Association)

**State License Requirements:**
- You need a nursing license for New Hampshire. A compact license is also acceptable.