Operating Room Nurse

Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc.; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) with a strong orthopedic background to join a fast-paced orthopedic surgical team in Wallingford, Connecticut.

The OR RN will provide perioperative nursing care across orthopedic procedures, prepare and turnover ORs, and support surgeons to ensure patient safety and efficient case throughput.

Candidates with active RN license and 2–3 years of OR experience, including orthopedic, are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Active RN license.
• Previous operating room nursing experience.
• Orthopedic OR experience is required.
• Ideally 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• Candidates with at least 1 year of hands-on orthopedic OR experience may also be considered.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor.
• Ability to adapt quickly and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care in a fast-paced, orthopedic-focused operating room.
• Prepare, organize, and turn over operating rooms between surgical cases.
• Select and prepare surgical cases, ensuring operating rooms are properly equipped.
• Support orthopaedic procedures, including shoulder scopes, knee scopes, ACL repairs, total joint replacements, total shoulder replacements.
• Collaborate with surgeons and the surgical team to facilitate efficient case turnover and patient care.
• Occasionally provide support in the pain/procedure room.
• Work collaboratively with other OR staff to expedite cases and maintain efficient workflow.

Skills

RN license

OR experience

Orthopedic OR

2-3 years experience

1 year orthopedic OR possible

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Operating Room Nurse (260428) Wallingford, Connecticut

Salary: USD50 - USD60 per hour

Operating Room Registered Nurse (Orthopedic OR RN)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) with a strong orthopedic background to join a fast-paced, orthopedic-focused surgical team.

The OR RN will provide perioperative nursing support across a variety of orthopedic procedures while helping maintain efficient operating room workflow, patient safety, and high-quality surgical care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care in a fast-paced, orthopedic-focused operating room.
• Prepare, organize, and turn over operating rooms between surgical cases.
• Select and prepare surgical cases, ensuring operating rooms are properly equipped.
• Support orthopaedic procedures, including:
  • Shoulder scopes
  • Knee scopes
  • ACL repairs
  • Total joint replacements
  • Total shoulder replacements
• Collaborate with surgeons and the surgical team to facilitate efficient case turnover and patient care.
• Occasionally provide support in the pain/procedure room.
• Work collaboratively with other OR staff to expedite cases and maintain efficient workflow.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Previous operating room nursing experience.
• Orthopedic OR experience is required.
• Ideally 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• Candidates with at least 1 year of hands-on orthopedic OR experience may also be considered.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor.
• Ability to adapt quickly and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.