OR Circulator Registered Nurse

Reno Orthopedic Center•Reno, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Reno Orthopedic Center is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated OR Circulator Registered Nurse to provide nursing care in the surgical suite at its main Reno Orthopedic Center location. The role is part of a physician-owned musculoskeletal health campus offering on-site surgery, advanced imaging, therapy, urgent care, and specialty services. The nurse delivers patient care throughout the surgical journey, collaborates with healthcare professionals, assesses patients’ health, communicates procedures and medications, and helps patients feel informed and comfortable. The position emphasizes patient safety, identifying and minimizing risks, responding to emergencies, and supporting teamwork and ongoing professional growth.

Requirements

Active Nevada Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
One year of nursing experience or one year of operating room experience, such as orderly or surgical technologist experience.
Obtain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within six months of employment.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as an operating room circulator RN.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with the healthcare team to provide optimal patient care throughout patients’ visits.
Ensure proper patient positioning to maintain a patent airway and circulation and prevent nerve damage.
Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure patient safety and comfort throughout procedures.
Assess the health status of patients.
Monitor patients undergoing local anesthesia according to policy and procedure.
Document patient care, treatment processes, and patient responses appropriately in the electronic medical record.
Identify potential risks to patients and take action to minimize them.
Ensure proper supplies, instruments, and equipment are available for procedures and that equipment is functioning properly.
Organize supplies and equipment for surgical procedures according to physician preference cards.
Monitor the use of supplies during procedures.
Label and send specimens to pathology or a laboratory according to protocol while maintaining Universal Precautions.
Assist with inventory control by properly counting supplies and time used.
Know and execute emergency protocols as needed, including correct procedures and the locations of the emergency call system, supplies, and equipment.
Perform narcotic counts and lock emergency carts at the end of each surgical day.
Assist with transferring patients between beds and stretchers as needed.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Discounted orthopedic care at ROC
Paid time off
Holiday pay
Extended sick leave
401(k) plan contributions with no match required
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Health and fitness program
On-site coffee shop at the main location
Supportive, team-oriented environment with an emphasis on work-life balance and respected schedules