Ambulatory OR Nurse: Circulator/Scrub Specialist

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Education support

Job summary

Surgery Center of Anchorage is seeking an Operating Room Nurse to join our ambulatory surgery center team. You will contribute your expertise in circulating or scrub role, ensuring safe nursing care until transfer to recovery.

Responsibilities include instrument setup, room coordination, patient movement, medication management, and chart reviews, with required RN licensure and OR experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Minimum 1 year of operating room experience, preferably ambulatory surgery.
• Active RN license in state of employment or compact licensure.
• BCLS certification required at employment; online is not acceptable.
• ACLS as required by facility; PALS preferred or may be required.
• CNOR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee instrument and equipment setup for the OR and anticipate surgeon needs.
• Coordinate and oversee the room during a case as the circulator.
• Facilitate efficient transitions between procedures.
• Move patients safely using proper body mechanics.
• Manage patient care and medications, including anesthesia assistance.
• Review charts for completeness per documentation protocols.

Skills

Operating room experience

RN licensure

BCLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

CNOR certification

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing

Job description

Surgery Center of Anchorage is seeking an Operating Room Nurse to join our ambulatory surgery center team. You will contribute your expertise in circulating or scrub role, ensuring safe nursing care until transfer to recovery.

Responsibilities include instrument setup, room coordination, patient movement, medication management, and chart reviews, with required RN licensure and OR experience.