Circulating/Scrub Nurse at Grand River Health Main Campus Rifle, CO

Grand River Health Main Campus; Rifle (CO); On-site; USD 42,016 - 61,868; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay range $30.50–$44.91/hr

Night/weekend shift differentials $2–$

Job summary

Grand River Health Main Campus in Rifle, Colorado is seeking a Circulating/Scrub Nurse to join our operating room team. This full-time day position supports the intraoperative phase, monitors patient status, communicates with surgeons and anesthesiologists, and helps prepare and manage instruments and sterile supplies.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, Colorado RN license (temporary permits accepted), BLS on hire, ACLS/PALS within 6 months, and prior OR

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Licensed in Colorado as a Registered Nurse.
• Temporary permit accepted until reciprocity if needed.
• Current BLS at hire and maintained.
• ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of employment.
• Surgical Technologist Orientation completed on the job.
• One year OR scrubbing/circulating experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors patient status in the operative environment and provides continuous surveillance.
• Communicates with the surgeon, anesthesiologist, and health care team.
• Assists with maintaining surgical equipment, inventory, and sterilization.
• Assesses operating room readiness, function, and supply availability.
• Arranges supplies and instruments, maintains counts, passes instruments, and prepares specimens.
• Assists Circulating RN to meet the needs of the operating team.

Skills

Communication

Team coordination

Patient surveillance

Intraoperative care

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Colorado RN license

Tools

Surgical equipment handling

Sterilization processes

Job description

Circulating/Scrub Nurse job at Grand River Health Main Campus. Rifle, CO.

Circulating/Scrub Nurse FT, 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.

The Circulating/Scrub Registered Nurse provides care, treatment, counseling, and health education to patients in the intraoperative phase.

• Monitors patient's physiologic and emotional status in the operative environment; provides continuous patient surveillance for early recognition and immediate emergency treatment of medical or surgical complications.
• Communicates with the surgeon, anesthesiologist, & other members of the health care team.
• Assists with the maintenance of surgical equipment, inventory, and sterilization.
• Assesses the operating room for equipment function, readiness, & supply availability.
• Arranges supplies & instruments, keeps accurate counts, passes instruments & sterile supplies, applies dressings, helps to prepare & preserve specimens, operates the sterilizer, & other operating room equipment.
• Assists the Circulating RN in assessing operating room for equipment function, readiness, supply availability, & ensures the needs of the operating team are met.

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.
• Completion of the Surgical Technologist Orientation via on the job training.
• One year of professional nursing experience scrubbing or circulating in an operating room patient care setting preferred.

What We Offer

• Pay Range: $30.50 - $44.91/hour (based on experience)
• Shift Differentials: $2–$4/hour for nights and weekends
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO from day one, extended illness time, retirement plan with match, and more
• Perks: Payroll deductions for hot springs, gyms, ski passes, pet insurance, 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 prioritize exceptional patient-centered care over 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 of a caring and friendly community has 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.