Job Title
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Job Summary
Join our dedicated surgical team as an Operating Room Registered Nurse at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. This vital role involves providing expert nursing care to patients undergoing various surgical procedures, ensuring optimal outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
As an OR Circulator, you will be responsible for managing the nursing care of patients during the intraoperative phase, maintaining the sterile field, and coordinating with the surgical team. Your commitment to patient safety, advocacy, and meticulous attention to detail will be paramount in delivering high-quality surgical care.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a circulating nurse during surgical procedures, overseeing the operating room environment.
- Ensure patient safety, comfort, and advocacy throughout the surgical experience.
- Prepare the operating room with necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies.
- Maintain a sterile field and monitor adherence to aseptic techniques by all surgical team members.
- Document all nursing care accurately and thoroughly according to facility policies.
- Assist the surgical team with patient positioning, transfers, and other duties as needed.
- Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Respond to emergent situations and provide immediate intervention as required.
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Prior experience as an Operating Room Registered Nurse.
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in surgical circulating duties and sterile technique.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-stress environment.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Competency with standard operating room equipment and technology.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: AM shifts
- Shift Duration: 12 hours per shift
- Days Per Week: 3 days per week (open to discussion for 4x10s)
- Call Requirements: Weekend and Weekday call required, including every 4th-5th weekend and one weeknight per week.
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: August 4, 2026
Licensing Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Nebraska or a compact state license valid in Nebraska.