Operating Room Circulator RN — Diverse Surgeries, Predictable 4x10s

Surgery Partners; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Surgery Partners is hiring an OR Circulator RN for an Ambulatory Surgery Center. You will coordinate and manage patient care during the intraoperative phase, advocate for patients in the OR, and collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, technologists, and the perioperative team.

Responsibilities include planning and implementing nursing care, verifying procedures, coordinating equipment, and ensuring regulatory and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Previous operating room circulating experience preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented surgical environment.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience in multiple surgical specialties is preferred.
• Four (4) 10-hour shifts per week.
• Monday through Friday schedule.
• First cases begin between 7:00 AM and 7:30 AM.
• No weekends, no call requirements (if applicable).
• Closed on major holidays.
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities to support a variety of surgical specialties.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care during the intraoperative period.
• Ensure patient safety through adherence to established policies, procedures, and evidence-based practices.
• Perform and document pre-procedure verification, surgical site verification, and time-out processes.
• Coordinate room setup and ensure all necessary equipment, instruments, implants, and supplies are available and functioning properly.
• Maintain accurate intraoperative documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Monitor aseptic technique and sterile field integrity throughout surgical procedures.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team to promote efficient case flow.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, anesthesia providers, and team members.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and patient safety standards.
• Participate in room turnover and preparation for subsequent cases.
• Assist with quality improvement initiatives and support a culture of safety and excellence.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS preferred

Operating room experience

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Multispecialty experience

4x10 hour shifts

Mon-Fri schedule

Early start (7:00–7:30 AM)

No weekends or on-call

Holiday closure adherence

Collaboration in perioperative team

Job description

Surgery Partners is hiring an OR Circulator RN for an Ambulatory Surgery Center. You will coordinate and manage patient care during the intraoperative phase, advocate for patients in the OR, and collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, technologists, and the perioperative team.

Responsibilities include planning and implementing nursing care, verifying procedures, coordinating equipment, and ensuring regulatory and safety standards are met.