OR
Registered Nurse – Operating Room
Contract Details
- Duration: 26 weeks
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Call: Every other day and every other weekend
- Start Date: October 15, 2026
- Location: Paducah, KY
About the Role
The facility's operating room is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide circulating and/or scrub support across a variety of surgical specialties, including general surgery, orthopedic, gynecology, urology, and ENT procedures.
You will manage the sterile field, prepare instruments and equipment, perform pre-operative assessments, and verify surgical site and consent per protocol. Key responsibilities include accurate instrument, sponge, and needle counts; monitoring patient safety throughout procedures; managing supplies and equipment; and collaborating with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the surgical team. You'll also assist with patient positioning, prepping, and post-operative handoff to recovery staff, and document intraoperative care accurately.
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted RN license in Kentucky (or compact license as applicable)
- BLS and ACLS certification required
- BSN preferred; ADN accepted
- 1+ years of general OR experience
- Ability to function in both circulating and scrub roles across multiple surgical specialties
- CNOR certification preferred
Additional Information
You must be willing to support other clinical specialties as needed. Strong communication, collaboration, and clinical decision-making skills are essential.