RN OR Circulator

HCA Healthcare•Salt Lake, UT

About The Position

St. Mark’s Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse Operating Room Circulator to provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered perioperative care. The role includes evaluating patients before surgery, preparing them for procedures, supporting patients and families with education, and participating in surgical safety protocols. The nurse works as part of an interdisciplinary surgical team and applies nursing judgment, critical thinking, technical skills, and evidence-based practices throughout patient care. The hospital offers self-preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance, mentorship and clinical education opportunities, support for professional certifications and education, and ongoing investment in operating-room equipment. Unit leaders round with staff to hear suggestions about patient care and workflow. On-call availability is required during selected non-business hours. St. Mark’s Hospital is a 308-plus-bed hospital serving Salt Lake City and surrounding communities. It provides services including neurosciences, trauma, orthopedics, cardiac care, and robotic surgery. The position’s benefits may include health coverage, paid time off and family leave, retirement resources, education assistance, and additional insurance and support programs; eligibility varies by location.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) credential.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), BCLS Instructor, Associate Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
At least one year of RN circulating experience.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
Educate patients and families about the procedure and perioperative process.
Prepare patients for surgery, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification.
Participate in surgical site verification, briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols according to hospital policy.
Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while applying evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Work as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team that includes providers, surgeons, and surgical technologists.
Apply the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care.
Assess patients, monitor their condition throughout the shift, and thoroughly document changes and care provided.
Educate patients and families or caregivers about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up measures.
Participate in required on-call coverage during selected non-business hours.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
Self-preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance.
Mentorship opportunities, clinical education courses, and professional certification support.