Surgical Tech
Cardiovascular Operating Room – RN (Circulating)
Position Overview
The facility's cardiovascular operating room seeks an experienced RN for circulating roles in cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgery. This is a 13-week contract based on a day shift schedule of 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM, with call responsibilities.
Requirements
- 2+ years hospital experience
- Current NH RN license (must be in hand at time of application)
- BLS and ACLS certifications
- Cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgical experience
- Ability to respond to call within 30 minutes
- Flexible, team-oriented approach to scheduling
Clinical Scope
You'll circulate in a specialty OR performing a range of procedures: CABG, valve replacements, TAVR, EVAR, TEVAR, carotid endarterectomy, fistula creation/interventions, VATS, thoracotomy, fem-pop bypass, angiograms with interventions, LVAD, RVAD, and ECMO support. The unit also provides Level 2 trauma coverage for vascular and thoracic cases.
Unit Culture
The team consists of 3 staff members per OR during cases. On call nights, a 3-person team (2 RNs and a scrub tech) ensures you never work alone—a dedicated resource backs every traveler. The unit is a tight-knit group with members who have been with the facility for nearly 20 years.
Call & Schedule
One weekend per month; 2–3 weekday call days per week. Time-off requests must align with contract terms.
Location
Portsmouth seacoast location, one hour north of Boston, one and a half hours south of the White Mountains.
Scrubs provided.