Operating Room Registered Nurse
About The Position
A healthcare organization in Show Low, Arizona, is seeking experienced Operating Room Registered Nurses for permanent opportunities within its Surgical Services department. The OR RN will function primarily as a circulating nurse, coordinating patient care throughout the perioperative process and supporting a broad mix of surgical specialties. The department includes four operating rooms and performs procedures across General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, OB/GYN, and ENT. This position is ideal for an RN with at least one year of Operating Room experience who is comfortable circulating independently in a 1:1 surgical environment.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse license or eligibility for Arizona licensure
- Minimum of one year of Operating Room nursing experience
- Previous circulating experience
- Current Basic Life Support certification
- Strong understanding of perioperative nursing practices and sterile technique
- Ability to independently manage circulating responsibilities
- Strong patient assessment, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification
- More than one year of Operating Room experience
- Experience circulating across multiple surgical specialties
- Previous orthopedic, neuro, OB/GYN, ENT, or general surgery experience
Responsibilities
- Function as the circulating RN during surgical procedures
- Provide direct perioperative nursing care before, during, and immediately following surgery
- Verify patient identity, surgical procedure, consent, and operative site according to safety protocols
- Complete preoperative assessments and ensure required documentation is available before surgery
- Coordinate communication between surgeons, anesthesia providers, Surgical Technologists, and other members of the perioperative team
- Prepare the operating room and ensure appropriate equipment, supplies, implants, and medications are available
- Maintain sterile technique and monitor the sterile field throughout procedures
- Perform and document surgical counts according to established policies
- Assist with patient positioning and ensure appropriate pressure-point and positioning precautions
- Monitor patient safety throughout the procedure
- Document intraoperative care accurately and completely
- Coordinate specimen handling and labeling
- Assist with room turnover and preparation between procedures
- Respond appropriately to surgical emergencies and changes in patient condition
- Follow infection-prevention, medication-safety, and perioperative nursing standards
- Support procedures across multiple surgical specialties
- Participate in weekend and call coverage based on department needs
- Perform other Operating Room nursing responsibilities as assigned
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Retirement savings programs
- Paid time off
- Continuing-education and professional-development opportunities
- Perioperative nursing career advancement opportunities
- Employee wellness and assistance programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
