RN - Operating Room

Presbyterian System Services • Albuquerque, NM

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Room RN Circulator provides comprehensive perioperative nursing care by coordinating patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures. The Circulator RN serves as the patient advocate in the operating room, ensuring patient safety, adherence to surgical standards, and effective communication among the surgical team. Presbyterian Downtown Operating Room has 19 rooms and 3 hybrid rooms. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 0630–1700, with one late shift per week. Call coverage includes four call shifts in a six-week period, each eight hours, plus one winter, one summer, and holiday call shift. Enhanced sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available for qualified candidates.

This full-time position is based at 1100 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico. The compensation range is $39.69 to $58.17. The role uses the nursing process to provide direct patient care and prioritizes care delivery by efficiently integrating time and resources within a standards-based framework.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing.
• State of New Mexico or Compact State nursing license.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.
• ACLS certification.
• PALS certification.

Nice To Haves

• One year of Operating Room/Circulator experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preoperative and intraoperative assessments; verify consents and confirm the surgical site and procedure; advocate for patient safety throughout the surgical experience.
• Prepare, maintain, and monitor the operating room, including equipment readiness, sterility, environmental controls, and supply availability.
• Coordinate care among surgeons, anesthesia providers, scrub staff, and other team members; support clear communication, accurate documentation, and adherence to surgical safety standards such as time-outs.
• Initiate and document perioperative protocols, administer medications as ordered, maintain accurate intraoperative records, and respond effectively to emergencies.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and supervise LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel.
• Support orientation of new staff and participate in quality improvement, shared governance, and professional practice initiatives.
• Provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients during a shift and prioritize care delivery using time and resources efficiently.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern.
• Differentials for night and weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and various lead roles for eligible positions.
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• EPIC electronic charting system.
• Wellness program with free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.
• Enhanced sign-on bonus and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree