OR Registered Nurse

vTech Solution; Aspen (CO); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

vTech Solution is seeking an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) to provide specialized perioperative care in orthopedic surgeries. The role involves scrub and circulating duties, patient safety, and collaboration with the surgical team.

Requirements include ADN or higher, an active Colorado RN license, and OR nursing experience. Ability to work in a high-altitude setting and a four-day, 10-hour shift schedule are essential.

Formación

• Must have ADN or higher in nursing.
• Active Colorado RN license or ability to obtain before start date.
• BLS certification (could be obtained on hire).
• Experience or formal training in operative room nursing.
• Ability to work safely in high-altitude environments (approx. 8,000 ft).

Responsabilidades

• Provide perioperative nursing care including scrub and circulating roles during orthopedic surgeries.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort before, during, and after procedures.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and OR staff for smooth operations.
• Maintain sterile field and adhere to infection control standards.
• Document care and procedures in medical records (EPIC).
• Participate in ongoing perioperative training to maintain competencies.
• Prepare and maintain operating room environment and equipment.

Conocimientos

Perioperative nursing

Scrub and circulating duties

High-altitude adaptability

EPIC documentation

Educación

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher

Herramientas

EPIC

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary:

The Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) provides specialized perioperative nursing care in a surgical environment, focusing on orthopedic procedures. The role involves both scrub and circulating duties, patient safety, and collaboration with the surgical team to ensure high-quality care. This position requires a minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing, an active RN license in Colorado, and experience or training in operating room nursing. The nurse must be able to function effectively in a high-altitude environment and adapt to a four-day, 10-hour shift schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Provide perioperative nursing care including scrub and circulating roles during orthopedic surgeries.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other OR staff to facilitate smooth surgical operations.
• Maintain sterile field and adhere to infection control standards.
• Document patient care and surgical procedures accurately in medical records, including EPIC system use if applicable.
• Participate in ongoing training and education to maintain perioperative nursing competencies.
• Assist in preparation and maintenance of the operating room environment and equipment.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher.
• Unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Colorado or ability to obtain prior to start date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (may be obtained upon hire).
• Experience or formal training in operating room nursing.
• Ability to work safely in a high-altitude environment (approximately 8,000 feet).

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Bachelor's (BSN) or Master's (MSN) degree in Nursing.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Experience at a Joint Commission accredited facility with an official Operating Room Training Program.
• Orthopedic surgery experience.
• Scrub and circulating experience.
• Successful completion of Periop 101 course.
• Experience using EPIC electronic medical record system.

Special Considerations:

• Not accepting any Return to Office (RTO) requests.
• Must be healthy enough to function safely in a low oxygen, high-altitude environment.
• Travelers are responsible for securing their own housing; housing costs are high in the area.

Scheduling:

• Four-day workweek with 10-hour shifts, Tuesday through Friday.