Local Contract Nurse Manager RN - OR - Operating Room - $57-60 per hour

Elite Medical Staffing is seeking a local contract nurse RN OR - Operating Room Manager for a local contract nursing job in WATERBURY, Connecticut.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 52 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

This is a permanent position for a leadership role at a hospital in Connecticut. 

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Operating Room operations, staffing, and workflow.
• Schedule and assign OR staff based on patient needs, staff experience, and case volume.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate staff performance, including disciplinary action when necessary.
• Support staff education, orientation, competency validation, and professional development.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, physicians, and other departments to ensure efficient patient care and surgical flow.
• Promote quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance by monitoring care and following up on incidents.
• Assist with policy development, implementation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Manage resources, equipment, and staffing in a cost-effective manner.
• Review documentation to ensure standards of care are met.
• Serve as a clinical resource, mentor, and role model for the surgical team.
• Remain visible and accessible throughout the department to resolve issues and improve operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current Connecticut Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• BLS required; ACLS preferred.
• 3–5 years of Operating Room clinical experience.
• Previous supervisory or management experience required.
• CNOR certification preferred.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to use hospital software systems.

Key Responsibilities Oversee daily Operating Room operations, staffing, and workflow. Schedule and assign OR staff based on patient needs, staff experience, and case volume. Supervise, coach, and evaluate staff performance, including disciplinary action when necessary. Support staff education, orientation, competency validation, and professional development. Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, physicians, and other departments to ensure efficient patient care and surgical flow. Promote quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance by monitoring care and following up on incidents. Assist with policy development, implementation, and process improvement initiatives. Manage resources, equipment, and staffing in a cost-effective manner. Review documentation to ensure standards of care are met. Serve as a clinical resource, mentor, and role model for the surgical team. Remain visible and accessible throughout the department to resolve issues and improve operations. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Current Connecticut Registered Nurse (RN) license. Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. BLS required; ACLS preferred. 3–5 years of Operating Room clinical experience. Previous supervisory or management experience required. CNOR certification preferred. Basic computer proficiency and ability to use hospital software systems.