Charge Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room (OR) (Days)

MedlinkHealth Anesthesia; Bad Axe (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Medlinkhealth Anesthesia Associates in Bad Axe, MI seeks an Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse to join the perioperative team. The role primarily duties as an OR Circulator, coordinating surgical flow and maintaining sterile field to support safe patient care.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license and BLS certificate, with proven OR Circulating Nurse experience. Preference given to those with PACU exposure and cross-specialty surgical experience.

Qualifications

• active RN license Required.
• active BLS Certification Required.
• Professional OR Circulating Nurse experience Required.
• Core experience in Orthopedic, OB-GYN, and General Surgery Required.
• Travel nursing experience Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary patient advocate in the operating room and coordinate surgical care.
• Collaborate with surgeons, techs, and anesthesiologists to maintain sterile field and safety.
• Perform pre- and post-operative assessments and ensure proper site marking and recovery transitions.
• Follow healthcare policies and evidence-based perioperative standards.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Intraoperative sterile technique

Critical thinking under pressure

Team communication

Education

RN license

BLS certification

Tools

PACU experience

Orthopedic/OB-GYN/general surgery

Job description

Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) / OR Circulator

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and adaptable Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse to join our surgical services team. In this role, you will deliver high-quality perioperative nursing care utilizing the systematic nursing process to ensure patient safety and positive surgical outcomes. Operating primarily as an OR Circulator, you will collaborate closely with surgeons, surgical technologists, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary team members to maintain high clinical standards before, during, and after surgical procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Surgical Circulation & Care: Serve as the primary patient advocate in the operating room, managing surgical flow, maintaining sterile field integrity, and coordinating surgical care.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work seamlessly with the surgical team to execute physician orders, manage intraoperative supplies/equipment, and maintain optimal safety protocols.
• Pre- & Post-Operative Oversight: Conduct pre-operative patient assessments, verify surgical consent and site marking, and transition patients smoothly into post-anesthesia recovery care.
• Compliance & Standards: Perform all nursing duties in strict accordance with healthcare facility policies, professional regulatory guidelines, and evidence-based perioperative standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Credentials:
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) License [Required].
  • Active Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification [Required].
• Clinical Experience:
  • Professional experience as an Operating Room Circulating Nurse [Required].
  • Core specialty experience in Orthopedic, OB-GYN, and General Surgical procedures [Required].
  • Experience with Urology and Ophthalmic surgical specialties [Preferred].
  • Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nursing experience [Preferred].
  • Prior travel nursing experience [Preferred].
• Core Competencies: Strong perioperative clinical skills, proficiency in intraoperative sterile techniques, critical thinking under pressure, and dedicated team communication.