Nov 05, 2026

Registered Nurse (RN)- Operating Room

Job Description

53454592

Job Summary:

The OR Clinical Nurse is a key member of the surgical team who functions in a circulating and scrubbing capacity. Services lines include: General surgery, urology, ophthalmology, podiatry, endoscopy procedures. Our nurses provide specialized care for all these services.

The OR Clinical Nurse utilizes the nursing process in planning and delivering nursing care; provides for the educational needs of patients and families; provides skilled, compassionate nursing care to patients during the intra-operative experience; demonstrates skill in written and verbal communication; maintains and updates skills and knowledge base in keeping with expected performance levels; projects a professional and positive attitude towards patients, staff, visitors and hospital; participates as a team member to meet departmental needs and participates in the on call schedule as needed.

The Surgical Services department has 2 operating rooms and 1 procedure room. We provide mostly outpatient procedures with limited inpatient. We provide care to patients ages 16 and older. We also offer financial benefits for certification.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program required
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing or Associates Degree (ADN); 3-5 years of OR experience strongly preferred but will consider training the right candidate

Required Licensure/Certification Skills:

  • Licensed Registered Nurse in Vermont required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • ACLS Certification within 3 months of hire

Salary Range:

Min: $39.92 - Max: $55.88


  • Area of Interest: Nursing;
  • Work Status: Mon-Fri, 7am-3:30pm with call;
  • Employment Type: Full-time;
  • Job ID: 3904

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Dartmouth Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process may contact talentacquisition@hitchcock.org for assistance.