Operating Room Circulator RN - Patient Advocate & Team Lead

Mille Lacs Health System; Onamia (MN); On-site; USD 4,500 - 7,300; Full time

Job summary

Mille Lacs Health System in Minnesota is seeking an RN Circulator to support the surgical team by maintaining a safe, efficient environment inside the operating room. The role focuses on patient advocacy while anesthetized and requires strong nursing knowledge and critical thinking.

Responsibilities include pre/post procedure prep, assisting anesthesia, maintaining EMR documentation, and ensuring safety, quality, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current MN RN licensure.
• Active BLS and ACLS certifications required upon hire; PALS preferred.
• Circulating experience preferred; Periop 101 may substitute for circulating experience.
• Excellent communication and computer skills (EMR familiarity).
• Strong teamwork, critical thinking and patient advocacy in the OR context.

Responsibilities

• Assist anesthesia personnel with induction and intraoperative care as needed.
• Position, prep and transfer patients; maintain sterile technique and patient safety.
• Document procedures and post-care in EMR; ensure accurate case posting.
• Collaborate with surgical team to ensure timely, high‑quality patient care.
• Maintain privacy, dignity, and safety for patients and family members.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Teamwork

Communication skills

Critical thinking

EMR documentation

Patient advocacy

Education

RN license Minnesota

BLS

ACLS

Periop 101

Job description

Mille Lacs Health System in Minnesota is seeking an RN Circulator to support the surgical team by maintaining a safe, efficient environment inside the operating room. The role focuses on patient advocacy while anesthetized and requires strong nursing knowledge and critical thinking.

Responsibilities include pre/post procedure prep, assisting anesthesia, maintaining EMR documentation, and ensuring safety, quality, and teamwork.