Registered Nurse, Operating Room vary

Registered Nurse, Operating Room, Full-Time (hours vary from 6:30a-5p)

Job Category
:
Nursing

Requisition Number
: REGIS
001332

• Posted :
  February 18, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Northwestern Medical Center
133 Fairfield Street
St. Albans, VT 05478, USA

• Pay or shift range: $33 to $47.44 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related reasons.

NMC is currently recruiting a RN in the Operating Room. The position is full‑time (80 hours bi‑weekly), hours very Mon‑Fri from 6:30a‑5p with evening and weekend call rotation. Northwestern Medical Center’s mission is to provide exceptional health care to our community. Join our high reliability team! With “people” as one of our core values, valuing our employees is a top priority for Northwestern.

We care about our employees, their families, and their overall health & well‑being. We are proud to offer a generous benefits package, with recognized national carriers, designed to help our people stay healthy, balance work & life responsibilities, protect your assets & plan for a secure financial future.

Hiring Range: $33.00 to $47.44 USD

OR Registered Nurse

JOB SUMMARY:

The Operating Room RN provides safe nursing care in a timely manner to patients on the assigned unit with a high degree of independence. Performs within the scope of an RN as defined by the Vermont State Board of Nursing, functions regularly as charge nurse.

PRE-REQUISITES:

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or enrolled in an accredited Direct Entry to Master of Science in Nursing Program with current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Vermont (VT RN license or Compact State RN).
• Experience:
  
  Successful completion of Surgical Services orientation.
• Certifications
  
  Required:
  
  BLS required and ACLS required within 6 months of hire; PALS, CNOR encouraged.

RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports To:
  
  Director Surgical Services
• Other Contacts:
  Charge nurse, providers and their staff, shift administrator, patients and their families/visitors, hospital staff, public, and other health care/community agencies

SCOPE:

Machinery or Equipment Used: All office and patient care equipment

Physical Demands: Lifts, positions and/or transfers patients; pushes, moves and lifts heavy equipment/supplies; considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching; prolonged extensive or considerable standing/walking; manual dexterity in using office equipment

Working Conditions: Exposure to crisis or stressful situations, infectious diseases/blood borne pathogens, possible stress from emergency situations and multiple interruptions; subject to irregular hours and unpredictable work situations

Required Protective Equipment: Masks and/or PAPR, gown, sterile and non‑sterile gloves, face shield, goggles

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 1. Incorporates appropriate assessment and intervention skills in all interactions and delivery of nursing care including:
  • Safety & protection
  • Assessment
  • Intervention Skills
  • Evaluation
  • Equipment use and management
• 2. Communicates with patients, team members, and management in an accurate and timely manner evidenced by:
  • Talks with and listens to patients/team members
  • Reports pertinent, concise information with applicable follow‑up
  • Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation/order entry
  • Protects confidentiality of patient/colleagues
• 3. Applies critical thinking skills and utilizes best practices and current research.
  • Organizes multitask workload
  • Prioritizes and customizes patient plan of care
  • Appropriately seeks assistance
  • Collects/integrates data from patient and/or multiple sources
  • Organizes/delivers care for multiple patient assignment
• 4. Develops and maintain human care relationships.
  • Adapts care management for diverse populations and environment
  • Advocates for needs of patients and/or families
  • Provides care in ethical and legal manner
  • Refers concerns/issues to appropriate resources
  • Collaborates with all members of the multidisciplinary care team
  • Demonstrates a therapeutic relationship for patients well being
  • Collaborates with all members of the Perioperative Health Care Team
• 5.…