Staff RN - Operating Room in Colchester, Vermont at Green Mountain Surgery Center

Green Mountain Surgery Center is seeking a skilled and patient-focused Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) to join our growing team. As Vermont’s only independent multi-specialty Ambulatory Surgery Center, we are proud to provide high-quality, efficient, and compassionate outpatient surgical care in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

This role offers the opportunity to work alongside exceptional physicians and clinical professionals while cross-training across perioperative services, including surgery and endoscopy.

The Registered Nurse delivers safe, evidence-based nursing care in accordance with AORN, ASPAN, SGNA, State Practice Act standards, and organizational policies and procedures. The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care throughout the perioperative experience while promoting patient safety, comfort, and education.

The ideal candidate is adaptable, team-oriented, clinically strong, and passionate about delivering an exceptional patient experience.

• Deliver direct patient care utilizing the nursing process throughout the perioperative continuum
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the interdisciplinary clinical team
• Prepare procedure rooms, equipment, instrumentation, and supplies to support daily surgical and endoscopy cases
• Start IVs and assist with pre-operative patient preparation
• Assist physicians during surgical and procedural cases
• Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures to ensure safe recovery and optimal outcomes
• Provide clear patient and family education regarding procedures, recovery, and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Adhere to all organizational policies, infection prevention standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements
• Participate in quality improvement, risk management, and performance improvement initiatives
• Support a positive, professional, and collaborative workplace culture
• Maintain clinical competencies and participate in ongoing continuing education opportunities
• Cross-train across clinical service lines and perioperative areas as needed

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Vermont (or eligible)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Operating Room and/or perioperative nursing experience preferred
• ASC, endoscopy, or outpatient surgical experience strongly preferred
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment

• High-quality, team-driven clinical culture
• Predictable outpatient surgery schedule
• Opportunity to work in a top-performing ASC environment
• Collaborative leadership and supportive teammates
• Commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care
• Beautiful Vermont location just outside Burlington

If you are passionate about perioperative nursing and want to be part of a high-performing surgical team making a meaningful impact on patient care, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Profit Share Bonus
• Dental insurance
• Family leave
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

• Current Vermont State licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Current work experience in an operating room, no less than one year.
• Current BLS Certification.
• ACLS Certification required within six (6) months of date of hire.
• Competence in oral and written communication.
• Intermittent physical mobility/activity including walking, standing, sitting light lifting, pulling and pushing of carts, equipment, etc. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.