Circulating Nurse

The Circulating Registered Nurse (OR) delivers safe, evidence-based nursing care in accordance with AORN, ASPAN, SGNA, State Practice Act standards, and organizational policies and procedures. The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care throughout the perioperative experience while promoting patient safety, comfort, and education. The ideal candidate is adaptable, team-oriented, clinically strong, and passionate about delivering an exceptional patient experience.

• Deliver direct patient care utilizing the nursing process throughout the perioperative continuum
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the interdisciplinary clinical team
• Prepare procedure rooms, equipment, instrumentation, and supplies to support daily surgical and endoscopy cases
• Start IVs and assist with pre-operative patient preparation
• Assist physicians during surgical and procedural cases as circulating RN
• Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures to ensure safe recovery and optimal outcomes
• Provide clear patient and family education regarding procedures, recovery, and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Adhere to all organizational policies, infection prevention standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements
• Participate in quality improvement, risk management, and performance improvement initiatives
• Support a positive, professional, and collaborative workplace culture
• Maintain clinical competencies and participate in ongoing continuing education opportunities
• Cross-train across clinical service lines and perioperative areas as needed

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Vermont (or eligible)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Operating Room and/or perioperative nursing experience preferred
• ASC, endoscopy, or outpatient surgical experience strongly preferred
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Profit Share Bonus
• Family leave
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

• Current Vermont State licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Current work experience in an operating room, no less than one year.
• Current BLS Certification.
• ACLS Certification required within six (6) months of date of hire.
• Competence in oral and written communication.
• Intermittent physical mobility/activity including walking, standing, sitting light lifting, pulling and pushing of carts, equipment, etc. Must be able to lift 50 pounds