Lead OR Circulating Nurse – Perioperative Specialist

UNC Health Care; Old Farm (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care is seeking a Surgical Nurse to join the Operating Room team in Lenoir Health at Kinston, NC. This full-time role supports intraoperative patient care as a team leader, working with surgical techs, anesthesia, and surgeons, with pre-operative verification and safety oversight.

The position requires NC RN licensure, ACLS/CPR certification, and strong interpersonal skills. Ten-hour shifts with call duties, onsite work, and a competitive hourly rate apply.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as RN in NC.
• ACLS and CPR certification required.
• CNOR desirable.
• Previous OR experience preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work under pressure.
• Must be able to work on a computer.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as part of the OR team.
• Lead the operating room team with surgical staff.
• Verify pre-operative patient safety.
• Maintain intraoperative safety standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Communication

Manual dexterity

Computer literacy

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

UNC Health Care is seeking a Surgical Nurse to join the Operating Room team in Lenoir Health at Kinston, NC. This full-time role supports intraoperative patient care as a team leader, working with surgical techs, anesthesia, and surgeons, with pre-operative verification and safety oversight.

The position requires NC RN licensure, ACLS/CPR certification, and strong interpersonal skills. Ten-hour shifts with call duties, onsite work, and a competitive hourly rate apply.