Operating Room Registered Nurse

Novant Health; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health in Kernersville, NC seeks an OR Circulator Nurse for full-time 40 hours/week. Location: Kernersville Medical Center. Shift: 6:30 AM–3:00 PM, Monday–Friday with occasional call, weekends, and holidays as discussed.

Education: Bachelor's degree with graduation from an accredited nursing program; current RN license in North Carolina. Experience: one year in an operating room preferred. Responsibilities include preparing OR, maintaining sterile fields, circulating during procedures,

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the appropriate state; active license required.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing program.
• One year of OR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms by ensuring availability and functionality of instruments, supplies, implants, medications, and equipment.
• Assist with room setup and maintain sterile fields according to established standards.
• Function in circulator role during surgical procedures.
• Anticipate surgeon, anesthesia provider, and surgical team needs throughout procedures.

Skills

Operating Room experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

RN licensure

Job description

What We Offer

• Schedule: 40 hours (FT), 06:30A-15:00 (3P), M-F (five 8 hour shifts). Some call requirements/ weekend call/ holiday call required. This will be discussed more during interview.
• Department: Operating Room (OR)
• Location: Kernersville Medical Center, Kernersville, North Carolina.
• Unit Info:4 Operating Rooms and 2 procedure rooms, procedures range. Primarily circulating, potential to cross train to scrub.
• Requirements: Previous OR experience strongly preferred.

What You'll Do

• Prepare operating rooms by ensuring availability and functionality of surgical instruments, supplies, implants, medications, and equipment.
• Assist with room setup and maintain sterile fields according to established surgical and infection control standards.
• Function in circulator role during surgical procedures
• Anticipate surgeon, anesthesia provider, and surgical team needs throughout procedures.

What We're Looking For

• Education:4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
• Experience:One year relevant experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

194269