Perioperative RN: Scrub & Circulator in High-Impact OR

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Perioperative Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is responsible for patient outcomes during surgical procedures.

The RN plans, directs, and coordinates care, functioning in both circulator and scrub roles within the OR and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team. Specialists must maintain AORN standards and VA directives, ensure sterility, and document care comprehensively in the electronic health record.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required for direct patient care.
• Graduate of an approved nursing program with license.
• Current active, full, and unrestricted RN registration in a US State or DC.

Responsibilities

• Perioperative OR RN accountable for patient outcomes during surgical/invasive procedures.
• Plans, directs and coordinates care for patients undergoing operative procedures.
• Function proficiently in circulator and scrub roles across surgical specialties.
• Maintain knowledge of AORN standards, VA directives and SOPs.
• Ensure sterility of the surgical field and safe use of instrumentation; document care in EHR.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Medication administration

Nursing leadership

English proficiency

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or related field with BSN

Tools

EHR documentation

Job description

The Perioperative Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is responsible for patient outcomes during surgical procedures.

The RN plans, directs, and coordinates care, functioning in both circulator and scrub roles within the OR and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team. Specialists must maintain AORN standards and VA directives, ensure sterility, and document care comprehensively in the electronic health record.