OCOM - OR Registered Nurse Circulator

United Surgical Partners International; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 76,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

PTO and holidays

FSA/HSA

License reimbursement

On-site gym

Weekends off

Job summary

Oklahoma Center for Orthopaedic Multi-Specialty Surgery in Oklahoma City is seeking an OR RN Circulator to support perioperative care from preoperative through postoperative stages. You will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical staff to ensure a safe and efficient patient experience.

The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, and dedicated to infection prevention, clinical excellence, and exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Oklahoma RN license is required.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are required.
• Perioperative or OR experience is preferred.
• Strong critical-thinking and communication skills are essential.
• Commitment to infection prevention and patient safety is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care throughout the surgical experience.
• Prepare and coordinate operating room activities for scheduled procedures.
• Review surgeon preference cards and verify equipment and supplies are available for each case.
• Verify patient identity, procedure, site, and consent before surgery.
• Assist anesthesia providers as needed.
• Monitor patient status and advocate for safety throughout the perioperative process.
• Provide age-appropriate care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Maintain accurate documentation per hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in preparedness activities.
• Operate equipment safely and report safety concerns.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and continuity of care through effective communication.
• Follow hospital policies, infection prevention standards, and AORN guidelines.
• Foster positive relationships with patients, families, physicians, visitors, and team members.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Multitasking

Infection prevention

Patient safety

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Oklahoma RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Conscious sedation training

Job description

OR RN Circulator

Oklahoma Center for Orthopaedic Multi-Specialty Surgery | Oklahoma City, OK

EVERY DAY GIVING EXCELLENCE

‘Each Patient, Each Family, Each & Every Time’

At OCOM, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care and outstanding service at every stage of the surgical experience. Our dedicated team continuously strives to improve processes, enhance patient outcomes, and support our physicians and staff in delivering the highest standard of care.

Schedule: Weekdays Only | No Weekends, No Holidays, No Call Some later evenings may be required.

About the Role

As an OR RN Circulator, you will play a critical role throughout the perioperative process, ensuring safe, efficient, and patient-centered care before, during, and after surgical procedures. You will collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals to create a safe and positive surgical experience for every patient.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, adaptable, committed to patient safety, and dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of infection prevention, clinical excellence, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care throughout the surgical experience.
• Prepare and coordinate operating room activities to ensure readiness for scheduled procedures.
• Review surgeon preference cards and verify appropriate equipment, supplies, and instruments are available for each case.
• Verify patient identity, surgical procedure, operative site, and completion of all required consents and documentation prior to surgery.
• Assist anesthesia providers before, during, and after procedures as needed.
• Monitor patient status and advocate for patient safety throughout the perioperative process.
• Demonstrate age-specific competence when caring for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient populations.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations and actively participate in emergency preparedness activities.
• Operate equipment safely and report actual or potential safety concerns promptly.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and support continuity of care through effective communication.
• Follow all hospital policies, procedures, safety requirements, infection prevention standards, and AORN guidelines.
• Foster positive relationships with patients, families, physicians, visitors, and fellow team members.

Qualifications

Required

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Oklahoma.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS and PALS certification.
• Completion of conscious sedation testing.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Commitment to infection prevention, patient safety, and quality outcomes.

Preferred

• Previous Operating Room circulating experience.
• Orthopedic surgical experience.
• Ambulatory surgery center or hospital surgical services experience.
• Knowledge of AORN standards and perioperative nursing best practices.
• Experience with electronic medical records and perioperative documentation systems.

What Makes You Successful

• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective during urgent situations.
• Collaborative approach to working with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Flexibility and willingness to support team success.
• Commitment to delivering an outstanding patient experience.

Why Join OCOM?

At OCOM, we recognize our employees as our greatest asset and are proud to offer:

• Competitive pay with bonus and incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability
• Optional short-term disability and supplemental life coverage
• 401(k) with generous employer match
• Generous PTO accrual and personal days
• Seven paid holidays
• FSA and HSA programs
• License and continuing education reimbursement
• Employee discount program for travel, shopping, daycare, and more
• Free use of our on-site gym
• Weekends and holidays off
• Incredible work-life balance
• A supportive culture focused on teamwork, excellence, and patient care

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Work is performed in a surgical and clinical healthcare environment.
• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, bending, crouching, and kneeling throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift, move, or assist with items weighing up to 30-40 pounds.
• Exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, chemicals, and radiation.
• Requires visual acuity for near, mid-range, and distance vision.
• Requires hearing abilities across low, medium, and high-pitch ranges.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
• Requires the ability to read, write, and speak English fluently, along with the cognitive skills necessary for clinical decision‑making, sterile technique, documentation, and mathematical calculations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join OCOM and help us fulfill our mission:

‘Each Patient, Each Family, Each & Every Time.’