Circulating Nurse

Millenia Surgery Ctr; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Millenia Surgery Center in Orlando, FL is seeking a Circulating Nurse for a full-time, on-site role. You will coordinate patient care in the operating room, prepare the surgical suite, verify patient identity and consent, and ensure equipment and documentation are ready.

You will support the surgical team during procedures, maintaining sterility and patient safety, documenting intraoperative care, assisting with positioning, and coordinating transitions across perioperative areas.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in Surgical Nursing and Operating Room practices, including intraoperative patient care and sterile technique.
• Experience in Perioperative nursing, with the ability to coordinate care before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Solid foundation in Nursing and Medicine principles, with strong clinical judgment and assessment skills.
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Florida.
• BLS and ACLS certification (or ability to obtain within organizational timeframe).
• Previous operating room or ambulatory surgery center experience strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to respond effectively in urgent situations.
• Commitment to patient safety, infection control, and adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, assist with patient positioning, and safely handle equipment and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care and activities in the operating room to support the surgical team.
• Prepare the surgical suite and ensure all necessary equipment, supplies, and documentation are available and functioning.
• Maintain a sterile environment and monitor patient status during procedures.
• Communicate critical information to the care team and document intraoperative care.
• Assist with patient positioning and transfers as needed.
• Manage specimen handling and ensure smooth transitions between preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative areas.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and nursing staff to promote patient safety and optimal outcomes.

Skills

Surgical Nursing

Intraoperative care

Patient safety

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Job description

Company Description

Millenia Surgery Center is an ambulatory surgical facility focused on providing safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care to the Orlando, FL community. The center supports a range of specialties and collaborates closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other clinical professionals to deliver coordinated care. Team members work in a well-equipped environment designed to support best practices in perioperative care and patient safety. The organization emphasizes professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement in clinical outcomes and patient experience.

Role Description

The Circulating Nurse is a full-time, on-site role based in Orlando, FL, responsible for coordinating patient care and activities in the operating room. Daily responsibilities include preparing the surgical suite, verifying patient identity and consent, and ensuring all necessary equipment, supplies, and documentation are available and functioning. The Circulating Nurse supports the surgical team during procedures by maintaining a sterile and safe environment, monitoring patient status, and communicating critical information to the care team. Additional duties include documenting intraoperative care, assisting with patient positioning and transfers, managing specimen handling, and facilitating smooth transitions between preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative areas. The role involves close collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other nursing staff to promote patient safety and optimal surgical outcomes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in Surgical Nursing and Operating Room practices, including intraoperative patient care and sterile technique.
• Experience in Perioperative nursing, with the ability to coordinate care before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Solid foundation in Nursing and Medicine principles, with strong clinical judgment and assessment skills.
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Florida.
• BLS and ACLS certification (or ability to obtain within organizational timeframe).
• Previous operating room or ambulatory surgery center experience strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to respond effectively in urgent situations.
• Commitment to patient safety, infection control, and adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, assist with patient positioning, and safely handle equipment and supplies.