Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room
Montrose, Colorado
Posted Sep 3 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- Days
- Unit
- OR
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Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- On call
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
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Pay
- Pay differential
- Opportunity to earn additional compensation through participation in the Clinical Ladder Program
- Relocation
- Help offered
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About this role
A healthcare facility in Montrose is seeking an experienced Operating Room Circulator Registered Nurse to join its surgical services team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled perioperative nurse who enjoys working in a fast-paced surgical environment and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care throughout the operative experience.
Position Overview
The Operating Room Circulator RN plays a key role in coordinating patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures. This position serves as the primary patient advocate in the operating room, ensuring patient safety, maintaining surgical standards, and supporting seamless communication among members of the surgical team.
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Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee patient care throughout the surgical process.
- Perform preoperative assessments and verify patient readiness for surgery.
- Maintain a safe and efficient operating room environment.
- Ensure necessary instruments, equipment, and supplies are available and functioning properly.
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Monitor adherence to sterile technique and patient safety protocols.
- Document surgical procedures, patient status, and nursing interventions accurately and thoroughly.
- Advocate for patients throughout all phases of the perioperative experience.
- Participate in on-call coverage as part of the regular schedule.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year of Operating Room experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Active Registered Nurse license or eligibility for licensure.
- Strong organizational, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced surgical setting.
- Commitment to patient safety and high-quality surgical care.
Schedule
- Day shift
- Two positions available
- Call responsibilities required
Benefits
- Relocation assistance available on a case-by-case basis
- Opportunity to earn additional compensation through participation in the Clinical Ladder Program
- Professional growth and career advancement opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive surgical team environment
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“Minimum of 1 year of Operating Room experience as a Registered Nurse.” · from this posting
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of Operating Room experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Active Registered Nurse license or eligibility for licensure.
- Strong organizational, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced surgical setting.
- Commitment to patient safety and high-quality surgical care.
Place
- City
- Montrose, Colorado
- Median rent
- $1,197/mo
- Local household income
- $70,386/yr
- State price level
- 3% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Colorado index 103.1, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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What is clear from the record is the place: a small U.P. city, with other nursing employers—UP Health System – Portage, BAYADA Home Health Care, and Portage County—also hiring in the area. What is not clear yet is the day-to-day…
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