Operating Room Registered Nurse (Contract) New

Operating Room Registered Nurse (Contract/Temp)

Location: Stamford, CT
Facility: Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
Schedule: 5x8 Days
Pay Rate: $70/hour
Position Type: Contract / Temporary

We are currently seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse for a contract opportunity at a busy Ambulatory Surgery Center in Stamford, CT. This is a great opportunity for an OR RN who thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment and is committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans

• Assess and monitor patients’ vital signs and overall condition

• Assist with patient positioning and ensure patient safety throughout procedures

• Prepare operating room and patients for surgical procedures using aseptic technique

• Observe, check, and monitor all surgical equipment to ensure proper function

• Accurately handle and document specimens

• Complete thorough patient documentation in the center’s EMR system

• Inventory instruments and supplies pre- and post-surgery

• Perform and participate in proper “Time Out” procedures to confirm correct patient and procedure

• Provide basic bedside care and monitor patients throughout the perioperative continuum

• Respond appropriately in life-saving situations according to nursing standards and protocols

Scrub Responsibilities (as needed)

• Perform surgical hand scrubbing in accordance with AORN standards

• Select, handle, and pass instruments and supplies during procedures

• Support the surgeon and surgical team as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Operating Room experience required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Associate or Bachelor’s degree)

• Active RN license in the State of Connecticut

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required

• ACLS preferred

• PALS preferred

• CNOR preferred

Additional Requirements

• Comply with facility time and attendance policies

• Promote teamwork and collaboration across departments

• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills

• Adhere to professional standards and facility policies

Physical Requirements

• Potential exposure to infectious diseases

• Standing and walking for extended periods (more than half the day)

• Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, and lifting

• Ability to assist with moving patients ranging from 5 to 300 pounds