Ambulatory OR Nurse — Circulator/Scrub (PRN)

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

North Austin Surgery Center, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking an Operating Room Nurse to join our ambulatory surgery environment in North Austin. The nurse will provide circulating or scrub support, ensuring safe patient care and smooth transfer to recovery.

The role emphasizes instrument setup, case coordination, and meticulous charting in a fast-paced OR setting. RN licensure, BCLS, ACLS and possibly PALS/CNOR certification are required or preferred as noted by facility needs.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an operating room setting, preferably in an ambulatory surgery center
• Active RN license as required by state of employment or appropriate compact licensure
• Valid BCLS Certification upon employment (online certification not acceptable)
• ACLS as required by facility
• PALS is preferred, but may be required at some facilities
• CNOR certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee the instrument and equipment set-up for your OR, including utilization of preference cards and ability to anticipate your surgeons needs
• Coordinate and oversee your room during a case as the circulator
• Facilitate effective and efficient transition between surgical procedures
• Utilize appropriate body mechanics in moving your patients to stretchers and OR tables to prevent injury
• Manage your patients care and medication, including assistance with anesthesia
• Consistently review your charts for completeness, in accordance with documentation protocols prior to and after the surgical procedure

Skills

OR nursing

Circulator role

Scrub role

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

BCLS certification

Tools

ACLS certification

PALS preferred

CNOR preferred

Job description

North Austin Surgery Center, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking an Operating Room Nurse to join our ambulatory surgery environment in North Austin. The nurse will provide circulating or scrub support, ensuring safe patient care and smooth transfer to recovery.

The role emphasizes instrument setup, case coordination, and meticulous charting in a fast-paced OR setting. RN licensure, BCLS, ACLS and possibly PALS/CNOR certification are required or preferred as noted by facility needs.