Registered Nurse OR Circulator

Registered Nurse OR Circulator

$38 - $51

Hartford, CT

A well-established outpatient surgery center specializing in complex orthopedic cases.

Predictable schedules with no overnight, weekend, or holiday shifts

Collaborative, specialty-focused orthopedic team

Free lunches daily provided by the surgeons

Patient-centered outpatient environment

Competitive compensation and benefits package

We are seeking an experienced OR Circulator to join our outpatient surgery center specializing exclusively in orthopedic procedures. The ideal candidate is a skilled perioperative nurse with a strong orthopedic background who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented ambulatory surgery environment. This role focuses on delivering safe, efficient, and patient-centered care throughout the perioperative process.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the circulating nurse for orthopedic surgical procedures in an outpatient setting
• Ensure operating rooms are properly prepared, equipped, and stocked for scheduled cases
• Verify patient identity, procedure, and surgical site in compliance with safety protocols
• Maintain sterile technique and ensure adherence to infection prevention standards
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other team members
• Manage intraoperative documentation and patient care records accurately and timely
• Advocate for patient safety, comfort, and dignity throughout the surgical experience
• Anticipate surgeon and procedural needs specific to orthopedic cases (e.g., implants, instrumentation, positioning)
• Assist with room turnover and efficiency between cases
• Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and facility policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing (state-specific requirements apply)
• Minimum of 2 years of OR Circulating experience, with a strong emphasis on orthopedic surgery
• Experience in an outpatient or ambulatory surgery center preferred
• Thorough knowledge of orthopedic procedures, instruments, implants, and equipment
• BLS required; ACLS preferred (or ability to obtain)
• Strong communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume surgical environment
• Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Lift, position, and transfer patients as needed
• Manual dexterity to handle surgical equipment and supplies