Job Description
Circulating/Scrub Nurse
FT, days
At Grand River, we are more than a hospital - we are neighbors taking care of neighbors proudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built on respect, friendliness, and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care.
What You’ll Do
The Circulating/Scrub Registered Nurse provides care, treatment, counseling, and health education to patients in the intraoperative phase.
- Monitors patient’s physiologic and emotional status in the operative environment; provides continuous patient surveillance for early recognition and immediate emergency treatment of medical or surgical complications.
- Communicates with the surgeon, anesthesiologist, & other members of the health care team.
- Assists with the maintenance of surgical equipment, inventory, and sterilization.
- Assesses the operating room for equipment function, readiness, & supply availability.
- Arranges supplies & instruments, keeps accurate counts, passes instruments & sterile supplies, applies dressings, helps to prepare & preserve specimens, operates the sterilizer, & other operating room equipment.
- Assists the Circulating RN in assessing operating room for equipment function, readiness, supply availability, & ensures the needs of the operating team are met.
Who We’re Looking For
- Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing.
- Licensed in the state of Colorado as a Registered Nurse.
- A temporary permit issued by the Board of Nursing will be accepted until a permanent license is received if awaiting reciprocity.
- Must have current BLS card upon hire and maintain current status throughout GRHD employment.
- ACLS and PALS certification is required within 6 months of initial employment and must maintain current certification status throughout GRHD employment.
- Completion of the Surgical Technologist Orientation via on the job training.
- One year of professional nursing experience scrubbing or circulating in an operating room patient care setting preferred.
What We Offer
Our total rewards package includes
- Pay Range: $30.50 - $44.91/hour (based on experience)
- Shift Differentials: $2–$4/hour for nights and weekends
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO from day one, extended illness time, retirement plan with match, and more
- Perks: Payroll deductions for hot springs, gyms, ski passes, pet insurance, access to outdoor recreation, and more!
Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.
Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise.
Why Join Grand River Health?
As a special taxing district, we are accountable to our community, allowing us to prioritize exceptional patient-centered care over financial bottom lines. Our main hospital campus is located in picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.
OUR MISSION:
To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
OUR VISION:
To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Immediate start, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,