Local Contract Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

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LeaderStat is seeking a local contract nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a local contract nursing job in Colchester, Vermont.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
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• Discipline: RN
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• Duration: 52 weeks
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• 40 hours per week
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• Shift: 8 hours, days
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• Employment Type: Local Contract
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Operating Room RN (Circulator) | Ambulatory Surgery Center

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Full-Time | Colchester, VT

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Position Summary\n

A leading outpatient surgery center in Colchester, Vermont is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) to join its growing surgical team in a full-time capacity. The OR RN will provide safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care while functioning in the circulating role, with scrub responsibilities as appropriate based on experience and departmental needs.

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The ideal candidate is clinically skilled, adaptable, team-oriented, and committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery environment.

Key Responsibilities\n

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• Provide direct patient care throughout the perioperative continuum using the nursing process.
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• Function as a Circulating RN and/or Scrub RN during surgical procedures based on experience and departmental needs.
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• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and the interdisciplinary team.
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• Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for scheduled procedures.
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• Perform pre-operative patient assessments and preparation, including IV starts as needed.
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• Maintain a sterile environment and adhere to all infection prevention and patient safety standards.
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• Monitor, assess, and advocate for patients throughout the surgical experience.
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• Provide patient and family education regarding procedures, recovery expectations, and discharge instructions.
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• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
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• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and professional nursing standards.
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• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
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• Foster a positive, collaborative, and professional work environment.
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• Maintain clinical competencies through ongoing education and training.
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Qualifications\n

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• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Vermont or eligibility for Vermont licensure.
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• Minimum of one (1) year of recent Operating Room nursing experience required.
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• Experience in the scrub role, circulating role, or both preferred.
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• Previous Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), outpatient surgery, or same-day surgery experience strongly preferred.
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• Current BLS certification required.
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• ACLS certification required or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
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• Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
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• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.
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Physical Requirements\n

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• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the workday.
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• Frequent pushing, pulling, and movement of equipment and supplies.
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• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
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• Must possess sufficient visual acuity and manual dexterity to safely perform essential job functions.
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Position Details\n

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• Full-time position
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• Day shift
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• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
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• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, patient-focused ambulatory surgery environment.
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\n About LeaderStat\n Benefits\n

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• Referral bonus
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• License and certification reimbursement
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• Medical benefits
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• Holiday Pay
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• Weekly pay
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• 401k retirement plan
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