Operating Room Circulating Registered Nurse

MLK Community Hospital; Lakewood (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Hospital is seeking a full-time RN Circulator Nurse to provide safe, culturally competent perioperative care in a modern OR setting. The Circulator coordinates pre-, intra-, and post-operative care, verifies consents, ensures sterile technique, and advocates for patient safety.

This role collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia, and surgical techs, accurately documents in the EHR, administers medications, and responds to emergencies, contributing to high-quality outcomes for an

Qualifications

• Perioperative care delivery in a modern OR.
• Ability to verify patient consents and maintain sterile technique.
• Strong collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia, and surgical techs.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, culturally competent perioperative care.
• Coordinate pre-, intra-, and post-operative care.
• Verify consents and ensure sterile technique.
• Advocate for patient safety and high-quality outcomes.
• Document accurately in the EHR and administer medications.
• Respond to emergencies and support surgical team.

Job description

MLK Community Hospital seeks a full-time RN Circulator Nurse to provide safe, culturally competent perioperative care in a modern OR setting. The Circulator coordinates pre-, intra-, and post-operative care, verifies consents, ensures sterile technique, and advocates for patient safety. This role collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia, and surgical techs, accurately documents in the EHR, administers medications, and responds to emergencies. Nurses thrive in a mission-driven, equity-focused culture that values teamwork, professional growth, and high-quality outcomes for an underserved South Los Angeles community.