RN -OR Circulating Nurse*

American Geriatrics Society; Nebraska; On-site; USD 86,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (employer paid)

Dental Insurance (employer paid)

Vision Insurance (employer paid)

Life Insurance $50,000

Job summary

Cherry County Hospital in Valentine, Nebraska is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Surgical Services team as an RN Circulator. You will provide safe perioperative care across pediatric to geriatric patients and collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical technologists in a Critical Access Hospital.

This role requires Nebraska RN license plus BLS/ACLS; PALS preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Nebraska RN license required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS preferred.
• Operating Room circulating experience preferred; PACU experience preferred.
• Strong critical thinking, organization, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently while adapting to changing patient needs and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the RN Circulator for a variety of surgical procedures.
• Provide perioperative care for pediatric through geriatric patients.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical technologists.
• Assist with endoscopic, orthopedic, ophthalmology, ENT, OB/GYN, general surgery, urology, GI, podiatry, and pediatric dental procedures.
• Participate in pre-operative, intra-operative, post-operative, and PACU care.
• Share rotating on-call responsibilities with equitable weekend and holiday coverage.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Preferred

Critical thinking

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Nebraska RN license

Job description

Job Title: Circulating Nurse

Location: Cherry County Hospital- Valentine NE

Compensation: Starting at $41.49 (based on experience)

Position: Full-Time

Benefit Eligible: Yes

Join Our Team - Operating Room Registered Nurse

Cherry County Hospital is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Surgical Services team in beautiful Valentine, Nebraska. This position is ideal for a confident, adaptable RN who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys providing exceptional perioperative care in a Critical Access Hospital.

Position Highlights

• Serve as the RN Circulator for a variety of surgical procedures
• Provide safe, high-quality perioperative care for pediatric through geriatric patients
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical technologists
• Assist with endoscopic, arthroscopic, orthopedic, ophthalmology, ENT, OB/GYN, general surgery, urology, GI, podiatry, and pediatric dental procedures
• Participate in pre-operative, intra-operative, post-operative, and PACU patient care
• Share rotating on-call responsibilities with equitable weekend and holiday coverage
• Practice within AORN standards and Nebraska Board of Nursing regulations

Qualifications

• Current Nebraska Registered Nurse (RN) license
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• PALS preferred
• Operating Room circulating experience preferred
• PACU and post-anesthesia recovery experience preferred
• Strong critical thinking, organization, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently while adapting to changing patient needs and surgical priorities

Why Join Cherry County Hospital?

• Practice broad-based perioperative nursing with a wide variety of surgical specialties
• Enjoy clinical autonomy while working alongside a supportive, experienced surgical team
• Make a meaningful impact in a rural Critical Access Hospital dedicated to exceptional patient care
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Health Insurance: Co-pay or HSA plan options - 100% employee premium paid
• Dental Insurance: 100% employee premium paid
• Vision Insurance: 100% employee premium paid
• $50,000 Group Life Insurance with AD&D
• Long-Term Disability: 100% employee premium paid
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Optional Supplemental Benefits: Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Life & AD&D, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance
• Retirement Plan: 457 Plan with Pre-Tax and Roth contribution options

QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and possession of a license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Nebraska. Neonatal Resuscitation Program , ACLS, and BLS certified.