OR

Operating Room Nurse – 18-Week Assignment

Location: Lexington, KY

Schedule: Saturdays and Sundays, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (two 12-hour shifts per week); no call required

Contract Duration: 18 weeks

About the Role

The facility's surgical services team is seeking an experienced OR nurse to provide circulating and scrub nursing support across a variety of general surgical procedures, including general surgery, orthopedic, gynecology, urology, and ENT cases. You'll work in a fast-paced environment where clinical excellence and teamwork are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operative assessments and verify surgical site, consent, and procedure per protocol
• Prepare and maintain sterile fields, instruments, and equipment
• Function in both circulating and scrub roles as needed
• Perform accurate instrument, sponge, and needle counts throughout procedures
• Monitor patient status and safety during surgery
• Manage supplies, equipment, and instrumentation
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the surgical team to ensure smooth case flow
• Assist with patient positioning, prepping, and post-operative handoff to recovery
• Document intraoperative care accurately, including counts, medications, and patient status

Requirements

• Active RN license in Kentucky (or compact license as applicable)
• BLS certification required; ACLS required
• Minimum 1+ years of general OR experience
• ADN or ASN (BSN preferred)
• Ability to function in both circulating and scrub roles

Preferred

• CNOR certification