RN -OR Circulating Nurse*

Cherry County Hospital; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

$50,000 Group Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

HSA with employer contribution

457 Plan

Job summary

Cherry County Hospital in Valentine, Nebraska, is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Surgical Services team. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative rural Critical Access Hospital and provides exceptional perioperative care.

The role covers pediatric to geriatric patients as an RN Circulator across diverse procedures, with on-call rotation and a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork. Nebraska RN licensure and current BLS/ACLS are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and possession of a Nebraska RN license.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS preferred.
• Operating Room circulating experience preferred; PACU and post-anesthesia recovery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the RN Circulator for a variety of surgical procedures.
• Provide safe perioperative care for pediatric through geriatric patients.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical technologists.
• Participate in pre-operative, intra-operative, post-operative, and PACU patient care.
• Share rotating on-call responsibilities with weekend and holiday coverage.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Adaptability

Education

RN license (Nebraska)

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS (preferred)

OR circulating experience

PACU experience

Job description

RN -OR Circulating Nurse*

Cherry County Hospital Norfolk, Nebraska, United States

About this position

Description:

Job Title: Circulating Nurse

Location: Cherry County Hospital- Valentine NE

Compensation: Competitive wage 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

Requirements

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.