Operating Room Registered Nurse

LeaderStat is seeking a local contract nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a local contract nursing job in Colchester, Vermont.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 52 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Operating Room RN (Circulator) | Ambulatory Surgery Center

Full-Time | Colchester, VT

Position Summary

A leading outpatient surgery center in Colchester, Vermont is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) to join its growing surgical team in a full-time capacity. The OR RN will provide safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care while functioning in the circulating role, with scrub responsibilities as appropriate based on experience and departmental needs.

The ideal candidate is clinically skilled, adaptable, team-oriented, and committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care throughout the perioperative continuum using the nursing process.
• Function as a Circulating RN and/or Scrub RN during surgical procedures based on experience and departmental needs.
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for scheduled procedures.
• Perform pre-operative patient assessments and preparation, including IV starts as needed.
• Maintain a sterile environment and adhere to all infection prevention and patient safety standards.
• Monitor, assess, and advocate for patients throughout the surgical experience.
• Provide patient and family education regarding procedures, recovery expectations, and discharge instructions.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and professional nursing standards.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and professional work environment.
• Maintain clinical competencies through ongoing education and training.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Vermont or eligibility for Vermont licensure.
• Minimum of one (1) year of recent Operating Room nursing experience required.
• Experience in the scrub role, circulating role, or both preferred.
• Previous Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), outpatient surgery, or same-day surgery experience strongly preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the workday.
• Frequent pushing, pulling, and movement of equipment and supplies.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must possess sufficient visual acuity and manual dexterity to safely perform essential job functions.

Position Details

• Full-time position
• Day shift
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, patient-focused ambulatory surgery environment.

About LeaderStat

LeaderStat is a National staffing, recruiting, and consulting firm dedicated to the healthcare industry.

For 20 years, LeaderStat has been dedicated to partnering with exceptional healthcare providers to find them the very best assignments throughout the country. Specializing in Travel Nursing, Interim Leadership, Executive Search, and Consulting. When you work with the LeaderStat team, you work with a recruiter who is dedicated to finding you the perfect assignment. Why would you settle for less?

Benefits

• Referral bonus
• License and certification reimbursement
• Medical benefits
• Holiday Pay
• Weekly pay
• 401k retirement plan