Operating Room Registered Nurse - Day shift

Jobot; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Work/life balance: no nights/weekends/

Lunch provided daily

PTO

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse - OR Circulator for a full-time, permanent role in Waterbury, CT. The position offers day shifts (4x10s or 5x8s), starting cases at 7am, with no nights, no weekends, no holidays, and no on-call requirements.

Join a team focused on orthopedics in a thriving ambulatory center, with competitive pay, PTO, and comprehensive benefits. BSN preferred; CT RN license required; CNOR preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred for the RN role.
• Current Connecticut RN license required.
• Minimum 2 years circulating OR experience, including orthopedics.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• CNOR certification preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a high‑stress, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication with patients, families, and team.
• Proficient with medical software and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room for surgery and arrange instruments, maintaining sterile fields.
• Verify patient identity and review procedures to prevent errors.
• Assess patients pre-operatively and support their comfort.
• Assist surgeons by passing instruments and supplies during procedures.
• Coordinate with the surgical team and communicate patient information.
• Monitor vital signs and ensure patient safety during operations.
• Coordinate post-operative care and room turnover.
• Document actions and any irregularities for patient care.
• Participate in ongoing education to maintain competency.

Skills

Circulating nurse experience

Orthopedic OR experience

BLS certificate

ACLS certificate

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Tools

Medical software

Job description

Job details:

Beautiful, Award winning Ambulatory Surgery Center | No call, No weekends, No holidays | Supportive Culture

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kristin Lederer

Salary: $39 - $55 per hour

A bit about us:

We're an award winning Ambulatory Surgery Center specializing in orthopedics.

Why join us?

• Competitive pay
• Work/life balance with no nights, no weekends, no holidays
• Supportive management and team
• Lunch provided daily
• PTO
• Excellent benefits

Job Details

We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced, and passionate Full time, Permanent Registered Nurse - OR Circulator to join our dynamic healthcare team.

Shift: 4x10s or 5x8s, Day shift, cases start at 7am. No nights, No weekends, No holidays, No call

Responsibilities

1. Preparing the operating room for surgery, setting up surgical instruments and equipment, maintaining sterile conditions.
2. Adhering to safety standards and precautions, including verifying patient identity and reviewing surgical procedures to prevent errors.
3. Assessing patients before surgery (e.g., NPO status) and comforting them while alleviating their anxiety.
4. Assisting surgeons during surgery by passing instruments and other sterile supplies.
5. Working together with the surgical team, communicating patient information, and ensuring patient safety during the operation.
6. Monitoring patient's vital signs and maintaining patient's safety during the operation.
7. Coordinating post-operative care, including patient recovery and room turnover.
8. Documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing patient care requirements.
9. Participating in ongoing educational activities to maintain competency and improve professional skills.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
2. Current Connecticut state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) required.
3. A minimum of 2 years of circulating experience in an operating room, including experience in orthopedics
4. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
5. Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification preferred.
6. Demonstrated ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
8. Proficient in the use of medical software and equipment.

If you are a dedicated, compassionate professional with a passion for improving patients' lives, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and be part of our commitment to excellence in healthcare.

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