OR Circulator (Part-time, PRN)- No weekends, No call

Operating Room Circulator – Registered Nurse

This role supports safe, efficient, patient‑centered care in a fast‑paced ambulatory surgery center with predictable daytime hours, no call, and no weekends or holidays.

• Arrival time typically between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., depending on the daily schedule.
• End of day varies with case volume, with most days ending between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
• No nights, no weekends, and no on‑call responsibilities.
• Closed on major holidays, supporting work–life balance.

• Provide perioperative nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) for patients undergoing surgical and procedural interventions.
• Verify patient identity, procedure, consent, site, and allergies; participate in the surgical time‑out and other safety checks.
• Prepare the OR, ensuring appropriate equipment, instruments, supplies, positioning devices, and implants are available and functional.
• Serve as the patient’s advocate in the OR, monitoring physiological and emotional status and communicating needs to the surgical and anesthesia teams.
• Maintain aseptic technique and support infection prevention practices, including traffic control, attire, and environmental cleanliness.
• Accurately document intraoperative care, implants, medications, specimens, and patient responses in the medical record.
• Coordinate care and patient flow with pre‑op, PACU, sterile processing, and scheduling to support on‑time starts and efficient turnover.
• Safely administer and accurately document medications according to facility policy and scope of practice.
• Handle, label, and manage specimens according to policy and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement, risk reduction, and patient safety initiatives, including reporting and following up on variances or near‑miss events.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• At least 2 years of nursing experience (perioperative or critical care experience preferred).
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Current ACLS certification (or obtained within facility‑specified timeframe).
• Demonstrated leadership qualities (e.g., charge, preceptor, committee participation, or equivalent experience).
• Strong ethical standards and professional references.
• Proficient in spoken and written English with clear interpersonal and telephone communication skills.

• Current PALS certification.
• Prior ambulatory surgery center experience.
• At least 2 years of OR nursing experience (circulator and/or scrub strongly preferred).
• Basic computer literacy and comfort with electronic medical records and documentation systems.

• Positive, cooperative work attitude with colleagues, management, physicians, patients, and visitors.
• Ability to promote a professional, welcoming image of the facility to physicians, patients, families, and payors.
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills with sound clinical judgment.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organization.
• Consistently meets timelines and manages multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to handle frequent interruptions and reprioritize safely and effectively.

• Reliable attendance and punctuality to support safe patient care and efficient OR scheduling.
• Follows policies, procedures, and work rules; receptive to feedback and coaching.
• Completes required tasks and documentation within established timeframes.

• Works in a well‑lighted, ventilated surgical environment with exposure to both non‑hazardous and hazardous equipment and materials.
• Position is classified as Category I for occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials; adherence to standard and transmission‑based precautions required.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; occasional sitting as duties allow.
• Ability to perform frequent bending, reaching (including overhead and low), pushing, and pulling associated with patient positioning and equipment movement.
• Sufficient physical strength to assist with patient transfers and movement of equipment.
• Adequate visual and auditory acuity to monitor patients, equipment, and alarms and to communicate effectively.
• Ability to move quickly and safely in response to changing patient or OR needs.
• Ability to make frequent clinical judgments in routine situations and respond appropriately to emergencies, disasters, or drills.

• PTO accrued from day 1
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching.