Rn Operating Room

Job Summary:

The Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) provides specialized perioperative nursing care in a surgical setting, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes. This role includes scrub and circulating duties, with a focus on orthopedic procedures and collaboration with surgical teams. The OR RN is expected to maintain high standards of clinical practice, adhere to hospital protocols, and support efficient operating room workflow in a high-altitude environment.

• Perform scrub and circulating nursing duties during surgical procedures.
• Assist in orthopedic surgeries and other specialized operations.
• Prepare operating rooms, instruments, and supplies for surgeries.
• Monitor patient condition and respond to changes during surgery.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain sterile environment and ensure compliance with infection control standards.
• Document perioperative care and patient information accurately.
• Participate in ongoing education and training, including Periop 101 and EPIC system use.

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher.
• Unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Colorado or ability to obtain prior to start date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (may be obtained upon hire).
• Minimum of 3 years nursing experience.
• Ability to work safely in a low oxygen environment (8,000 ft elevation).

• Bachelor's (BSN) or Master's (MSN) degree in Nursing.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Experience at a Joint Commission accredited facility with an official Operating Room Training Program.
• Orthopedic surgical experience as an OR RN.
• Scrub and circulating experience.
• Successful completion of Periop 101 course.
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical record system.

• Must be healthy enough to function safely in a high-altitude environment (8,000 ft elevation).
• Not accepting any Return to Office (RTO) requests.
• Travelers responsible for securing their own housing; housing costs are high in the area.

• Shift patterns and hours are based on operating room schedules and surgical case load.
• Specific shift details to be assigned by facility management.