Local Contract Nurse RN - OR Circulate - $49-53 per hour

Phaxis; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Phaxis is seeking an experienced OR Circulator RN for a local contract at an Ambulatory Surgery Center in Danbury, CT. This role emphasizes perioperative care in a high-volume setting with an orthopedics focus and a daytime schedule with no weekend calls.

You will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the nursing team to ensure patient safety, sterile technique, and efficient procedures. The assignment runs about 6 months, with 30–40 hours weekly and 10-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Active Connecticut RN license required.
• Minimum 1 year operating room experience.
• Strong OR Circulator experience is essential.
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Function as the RN Circulator during surgical procedures.
• Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care.
• Verify patient identity, procedure, consent, allergies, and vitals.
• Review labs and radiology results and communicate abnormalities.
• Develop perioperative care plans and monitor during procedures.
• Maintain sterile technique and coordinate supplies and meds.

Skills

OR Circulator experience

RN license

Strong communication

Independent work

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Phaxis is seeking a local contract nurse RN OR Circulate for a local contract nursing job in Danbury, Connecticut.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR Circulate
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 10 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

OR Circulator RN – Ambulatory Surgery Center

Danbury, CT | $49–$51/hr | 6-Month Contract

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced OR Circulator Registered Nurse for a fast-paced, freestanding Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) in Danbury, CT . This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced perioperative RN looking for a consistent daytime schedule with no call, no weekends, and no mandatory overtime .

The RN will work closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other members of the healthcare team to provide safe, efficient, high-quality perioperative care.

The center is approximately 80% orthopaedics , with a high volume of total joint replacement procedures . Total joint experience is a strong plus.

Scrub experience is preferred but not required. Candidates may work strictly as OR Circulators.

Assignment Details

Pay: $49–$51/hour
Start Date: ASAP
Assignment Length: Approximately 6 months
Hours: 30–40 hours per week
Schedule: 3 or 4 ten-hour shifts
Shift: 6:30 AM–4:30 PM
Days: Rotating Mondays or Fridays off
Call: None
Weekends: None
Mandatory Overtime: None

Surgical Specialties

The ASC supports a variety of surgical specialties, including:

• Orthopaedics / Total Joint Replacements – approximately 80% of cases
• Spine
• ENT
• Plastics
• Urology

Key Responsibilities

OR Circulator & Perioperative Nursing

• Function as the RN Circulator during surgical procedures.
• Provide comprehensive nursing care throughout the perioperative period.
• Assess patients' physical and psychological condition prior to surgery.
• Verify patient identity, surgical procedure, consent, allergies, NPO status, vital signs, and relevant medical information.
• Review laboratory, diagnostic, and radiology results and communicate abnormalities appropriately.
• Develop and implement individualized perioperative patient care plans.
• Safely position patients to prevent skin, neurological, or vascular injury.
• Monitor patients throughout procedures and recognize changes requiring nursing intervention.
• Coordinate supplies, equipment, medications, and resources required for surgical procedures.
• Anticipate surgical team needs using surgeon preference cards and established protocols.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Coordinate communication between the surgical team and other departments.
• Assist with safe patient transfers and transportation.

Surgical Safety & Infection Prevention

• Maintain a safe and appropriate operating room environment.
• Follow aseptic technique and established infection-control standards.
• Establish and maintain the sterile field as appropriate.
• Identify and immediately address breaks in sterile technique.
• Inspect sterile supplies for package integrity, expiration dates, and sterility indicators.
• Perform and document sponge, sharps, and instrument counts according to facility policy.
• Take immediate corrective action when counts are incorrect.
• Ensure surgical equipment and supplies are available and functioning properly.
• Follow applicable AORN recommendations, OSHA standards, Universal Precautions, and facility policies .
• Follow established protocols related to infection control and malignant hyperthermia (MH) .
• Properly utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Medications & Patient Monitoring

• Administer medications and solutions in accordance with physician orders, facility policies, and applicable regulations.
• Monitor vital signs, physical symptoms, behavioral changes, intake/output, and other relevant physiological data.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns promptly.
• Document medication administration, patient responses, and nursing interventions appropriately.

Patient Advocacy & Education

• Serve as a patient advocate throughout the surgical experience.
• Protect patient privacy, confidentiality, dignity, and rights.
• Participate in preoperative and postoperative patient and family education.
• Explain the surgical environment and procedures as appropriate.
• Document patient education and understanding in the medical record.

Teamwork & Professional Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Demonstrate flexibility in meeting operational and patient-care needs in a fast-paced ASC environment.
• Maintain professional and effective relationships with patients, families, physicians, visitors, and coworkers.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient-safety initiatives.
• Maintain required certifications and facility competencies.
• Practice within applicable ethical, legal, regulatory, and professional nursing standards.

Requirements

• Active Connecticut Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 1 year of operating room experience
• Strong OR Circulator experience
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Current PALS certification
• Ability to thrive in a fast-pace Ambulatory Surgery Center environment
• Knowledge of sterile technique and surgical infection-control practices
• Knowledge of malignant hyperthermia (MH) protocols
• Understanding of applicable regulatory and patient-safety requirements
• Strong communication, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the surgical team
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a high-volume surgical environment
• Total joint replacement experience is a strong plus
• Scrub experience is preferred but not required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
• Ability to assist with lifting, transferring, and transporting patients.
• Ability to lift and handle surgical instrument trays and equipment weighing approximately 40 pounds.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate surgical equipment and handle instrumentation.
• Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions in a surgical environment.
• Near vision sufficient to accurately identify surgical supplies and instrumentation.