Registered Nurse, Operating Room Circulator
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse, Operating Room Circulator to join a surgical services team in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. This opportunity is specifically designed for an RN with substantial hands-on Operating Room circulating experience who is comfortable supporting a diverse range of surgical procedures. The OR Circulator will coordinate patient care throughout the operative process, collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and nursing staff, and help maintain a safe and efficient operating room environment. This position requires established circulating experience and is not intended for nurses whose surgical background is limited to Pre-Op, Post-Op, Endoscopy/GI, or PACU.
Requirements
- Minimum 2+ years of Surgery and Operating Room Circulating RN experience
- Current North Carolina Registered Nurse (RN) License or Compact RN License with North Carolina endorsement
- Must be comfortable circulating in: Orthopedic procedures, General Surgery, da Vinci robotic procedures, Select OB/GYN procedures
- Strong understanding of operating room workflows, sterile practices, patient safety, and perioperative nursing responsibilities
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary surgical teams
Nice To Haves
- Broad circulating experience across multiple surgical specialties
- Previous experience with robotic-assisted surgery
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to respond effectively to changing intraoperative needs
- Experience working in a fast-paced surgical or acute-care environment
- Strong communication, organization, and patient-advocacy skills
Responsibilities
- Coordinate patient care throughout the operative process.
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and nursing staff.
- Help maintain a safe and efficient operating room environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
