OR Circulator Registered Nurse (Per Diem)

Reno Orthopedic Center•Reno, NV

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Reno Orthopedic Center (ROC) is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated OR Circulator Registered Nurse to join their team. This per diem position involves providing patient care by keeping them informed about procedures, medications, and what to expect during surgery. The role emphasizes a patient-first mindset, collaboration, and continuous learning within a physician-owned organization that offers integrated musculoskeletal health services.

Requirements

Active Nevada Nursing License (RN)
Basic Life Support (BLS certification)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS certification)
One year of nursing experience OR one year of operating room experience (orderly, surgical technologist, etc.)
Incumbent is required to obtain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS certification) within 6 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 the patients’ visit
Ensure proper patient positioning for patent airway, circulation and prevention of nerve damage
Collaborate with surgical team to ensure patient safety and comfort throughout the procedure
Assess the status of patients’ health
Monitor the patient undergoing local anesthesia according to the policy and procedure
Document patient care, treatment process, and patient response into the electronic medical record appropriately
Identify potential risk to patient and take action to minimize risk
Ensure that the 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 use of all supplies used during a procedure
Label and send specimens to pathology or laboratory according to protocol, ensuring that Universal Precautions are maintained
Assist with inventory control by proper count of supplies/time used
Understand and execute (if needed) protocol for emergency situations by knowing correct emergency procedures, location of emergency call system and location of emergency supplies and equipment
Perform narcotic counts and lock emergency carts at the end of each surgical day
Assist in transferring patients from bed to stretcher and vice versa as needed