Registered Nurse Operating Room

Job Title

DVL Surgery Locum RN – Operating Room (Circulator/Scrub)

Location

Devils Lake, ND | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Rotating Shifts | 5 × 8-hour shifts | Expected 40 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Function as circulating nurse by coordinating patient care, maintaining the sterile environment, documenting surgical procedures, advocating for patient safety, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
• Function as scrub nurse by establishing and maintaining the sterile field, preparing instruments and supplies, anticipating surgeon needs, passing instruments and medications, and maintaining accurate counts of sponges, sharps, and instruments
• Demonstrate proficiency across multiple surgical specialties including general surgery, hand surgery, gynecology, obstetrics, ophthalmology, podiatry, ENT, endoscopy, and other specialty procedures; call responsibilities limited to C-sections
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other perioperative team members to promote positive patient outcomes
• Participate in emergency and trauma procedures as required and respond effectively to changes in patient condition
• Demonstrate flexibility to adapt to fluctuating surgical volumes, staffing needs, and expanded responsibilities common in rural healthcare environments

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS as required by facility
• Demonstrated competency in both circulating and scrub roles
• Experience across multiple surgical specialties including C-sections, hand cases, podiatry, and cataracts

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Background in a rural healthcare or surgical setting
• Experience with ENT, endoscopy, and gynecology/obstetrics procedures
• Familiarity with inventory management, equipment troubleshooting, and quality improvement initiatives in a perioperative environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to practice across a broad range of surgical specialties in a dynamic rural perioperative environment
• Work within a collaborative, mission-driven team committed to patient safety, professionalism, and continuous learning