Circulating RN

Grand River Health; Rifle (CO); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Employee assistance program

Outdoor recreation access

Job summary

Grand River Health in Rifle, Colorado, is hiring a Circulating Nurse (PRN, Days) to support surgical teams in the operative phase. The RN will monitor patients, communicate with surgeons and anesthesia, and ensure equipment readiness for safe procedures.

Required: Colorado RN license, BLS upon hire, ACLS and PALS within 6 months. Prefer 1 year OR experience. Competitive pay with shift differentials and flexible scheduling offered.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Licensed in Colorado as a Registered Nurse (temporary permit accepted if awaiting reciprocity).
• Current BLS required at hire and throughout employment.
• ACLS and PALS certifications required within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, treatment, counseling, and health education in the operative phase.
• Monitor patient status and respond to complications with rapid emergency actions.
• Ensure the surgical team has supplies, equipment, and sterile processes for safe procedures.
• Communicate with surgeon, anesthesiologist, and team to maintain homeostasis.
• Perform a variety of tasks and duties as assigned.

Education

RN license in Colorado

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Circulating Nurse

PRN, Days

At Grand River, we are more than a hospital - we are neighbors taking care of neighbors proudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built on respect, friendliness, and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care.

What You’ll Do

The Circulating Registered Nurse provides care, treatment, counseling, and health education to patients in the operative phase. The RN provides continuous patient surveillance for early recognition and immediate emergency treatment of medical or surgical complications. They also ensure that the surgical team has everything they need to perform the procedure safely and efficiently.

• Monitors patient’s physiologic and emotional status in the operative environment
• Communicates with surgeon and anesthesiologist and other members of the health care team about patient conditions and intercedes to maintain optimal homeostasis.
• Assists with maintenance of surgical equipment, inventory, and sterilization.
• Assess operating room for equipment function, readiness, supply availability and ensures need of operating team are met.
• Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.

Who We’re Looking For

• Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Licensed in the state of Colorado as a Registered Nurse. A temporary permit issued by the Board of Nursing will be accepted until a permanent license is received if awaiting reciprocity.
• Must have current BLS card upon hire and maintain current status throughout GRHD employment.
• ACLS and PALS certification is required within 6 months of initial employment and must maintain current certification status throughout GRHD employment.
• Prefer one year of professional nursing experience in an operating room patient care setting.

What We Offer

Our total rewards package includes

• Pay Range: $30.50 - 20.82 (based on experience)
• Shift Differentials: $2–$4/hour for nights and weekends
• PRN Differential: 10% differential in addition to base rate salary
• Perks:Flexible scheduling, employee assistance program, access to outdoor recreation, and more!

Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.

Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise.

Why Join Grand River Health?

As a special taxing district, we are accountable to our community, allowing us to prioritizeexceptional patient-centered careover financial bottom lines. Our main hospital campus is located in picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere ofa caring and friendly communityhas been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.

OUR MISSION:

To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION:

To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.