OR Circulating Registered Nurse | Mon-Thurs

Cottage Hospital; Haverhill (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottage Hospital in Haverhill, NH is looking for an experienced OR Circulating Nurse (RN) to join our Surgical Services department. You will coordinate care in a collaborative rural environment, focusing on patient safety and quality.

The ideal candidate will have experience with orthopedic and laparoscopic procedures, ensuring efficient care delivery. This full-time position is on-site, offering an opportunity to make a tangible impact within our perioperative team, enhancing patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in New Hampshire or ability to obtain.
• Previous perioperative or circulating RN experience preferred.
• Experience with orthopedic and general/laparoscopic surgeries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms and verify instruments and sterile supplies.
• Assist with patient positioning and intraoperative workflow coordination.
• Conduct comprehensive preoperative patient assessments.

Skills

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Associates or better in Nursing

Tools

BLS

ACLS

Job description

OR Circulating - Registered Nurse Mon-Thurs

Job Category: Regular Employees

Requisition Number: ORCIR001293

• Posted : May 18, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Woodsville, NH 03785, USA

Description

Cottage Hospital is seeking an experienced OR Circulating Nurse (RN) to join our Surgical Services department. Our Surgical Services team supports pre-op, operating room, PACU, and Same Day Surgery services within a collaborative rural critical access hospital environment.

The ideal candidate will have circulating experience in general/laparoscopic and orthopedic procedures and be passionate about delivering safe, high-quality perioperative patient care.

The OR Circulating Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering care throughout the perioperative process while working closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure excellent patient outcomes and a safe surgical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms and verify instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies are available and functioning properly
• Assist with patient positioning, prepping, and intraoperative workflow coordination
• Maintain preference cards and support compliance with infection control and patient safety standards
• Collaborate with the surgical team throughout procedures to ensure safe, efficient care delivery
• Participate in departmental quality improvement activities and hospital committees as needed

Patient Care Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive preoperative patient assessments
• Support anesthesia induction and monitor patient status during procedures
• Provide patient and family education throughout recovery and discharge processes
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient care

PACU Responsibilities

• Perform daily equipment and supply readiness checks
• Monitor patients recovering from anesthesia and respond appropriately to changes in condition
• Coordinate patient transitions and recovery documentation according to hospital protocols

Same Day Surgery Responsibilities

• Complete pre-admission testing and required documentation
• Provide pre- and post-operative nursing care and patient education
• Support discharge planning and follow-up instruction delivery

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the State of New Hampshire or ability to obtain
• BLS required; ACLS preferred
• Previous perioperative or circulating RN experience preferred
• Experience with orthopedic and general/laparoscopic surgeries preferred
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced surgical environment

Education

Required

Associates or better in Nursing or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• ACLS
• Basic Life Support
• RN License

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