RN/GN Surgical Circulator

Bothwell Regional Health Center•Sedalia, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Circulator RN is a professional registered nurse responsible for the coordination and delivery of nursing care to patients undergoing surgical or invasive procedures. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of the perioperative process and serves as the patient’s advocate from preoperative preparation through postoperative handoff. The RN Circulator ensures patient safety, maintains sterile technique, supports the surgical team, and facilitates effective communication among all members of the operating room team.

Requirements

RN graduate of Accredited School of Nursing.
Valid, current license by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Successful completion of hospital orientation.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Responsibilities

Assesses patient condition prior to surgery, reviews documentation, and verifies informed consent.
Alleviates patient and family concerns, providing education and reassurance.
Verifies surgical site and procedure with the surgical team according to established policies (time-out protocol).
Prepares the operating room with appropriate equipment, instruments, and supplies based on the surgeon’s preference card.
Ensures adherence to aseptic and sterile technique throughout all procedures.
Provides continuous assessment of the patient’s status, maintaining accurate and timely documentation in the intraoperative record.
Coordinates surgical counts, specimen handling, and equipment usage according to established standards.
Anticipates the needs of the surgical team to ensure the procedure progresses efficiently and safely.
Maintains awareness of environmental safety, including proper patient positioning, equipment checks, and fire safety protocols.
Participates in surgical debriefs and ensures completion of intraoperative documentation.
Ensures proper transfer of care through handoff communication to the post- anesthesia care unit (PACU) or other receiving personnel.
Demonstrates effective communication, collaboration, and teamwork with surgeons, anesthesia providers, scrub personnel, and other perioperative staff.
Assists with inventory control, equipment maintenance, and safe storage of supplies.
Participates in orientation, mentoring, and ongoing education activities within the department.
Supports a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous quality improvement.
Responds calmly and effectively in emergent situations.