Operating Room Nurse - Day Shift, Patient Advocate

Ascension Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville, TN seeks an experienced OR Circulator RN. The role focuses on patient advocacy, sterile field integrity, and operative preparation to ensure safe, efficient procedures.

You will monitor, communicate, and coordinate with the surgical team across the patient journey. Requirements include Tennessee RN licensure (or compact state recognition), ALS within 6 months, and BLS within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Licensed Registered Nurse credential from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or a valid Compact State license.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) within 180 days of hire.
• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Serve as patient advocate and care strategist during recovery.
• Maintain sterile field integrity and assist with instruments, positioning, and supplies.
• Lead OR readiness and coordinate equipment and supplies for procedures.

Skills

Circulator experience

Education

Tennessee RN license or Compact state license

Nursing diploma

Job description

Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville, TN seeks an experienced OR Circulator RN. The role focuses on patient advocacy, sterile field integrity, and operative preparation to ensure safe, efficient procedures.

You will monitor, communicate, and coordinate with the surgical team across the patient journey. Requirements include Tennessee RN licensure (or compact state recognition), ALS within 6 months, and BLS within 30 days of hire.