Operating Room Registered Nurse

Next Move Healthcare; Show Low (AZ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Continuing education

Career advancement

Wellness programs

Perioperative career development

Job summary

Next Move Healthcare in Show Low, Arizona, seeks an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse to join its Surgical Services team. The circulating nurse coordinates perioperative care across multiple specialties in a busy OR suite with four rooms.

The role involves circulating throughout general surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, OB/GYN, and ENT, with a minimum of 1 year OR experience and ARIZONA RN licensure; strong assessment and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license or eligibility for Arizona licensure.
• Minimum of one year of Operating Room nursing experience.
• Previous circulating experience.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Strong understanding of perioperative nursing practices and sterile technique.
• Ability to independently manage circulating responsibilities.
• Strong patient assessment, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Responsibilities

• Function as the circulating RN during surgical procedures
• Provide direct perioperative nursing care before, during, and immediately following surgery
• Verify patient identity, surgical procedure, consent, and operative site according to safety protocols
• Complete preoperative assessments and ensure required documentation is available before surgery
• Coordinate communication between surgeons, anesthesia providers, Surgical Technologists, and other members of the perioperative team
• Prepare the operating room and ensure appropriate equipment, supplies, implants, and medications are available
• Maintain sterile technique and monitor the sterile field throughout procedures
• Perform and document surgical counts according to established policies
• Assist with patient positioning and ensure appropriate pressure-point and positioning precautions
• Monitor patient safety throughout the procedure
• Document intraoperative care accurately and completely
• Coordinate specimen handling and labeling
• Assist with room turnover and preparation between procedures
• Respond appropriately to surgical emergencies and changes in patient condition
• Follow infection-prevention, medication-safety, and perioperative nursing standards
• Support procedures across multiple surgical specialties
• Participate in weekend and call coverage based on department needs
• Perform other Operating Room nursing responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Circulating nurse experience

Perioperative patient care

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

RN License - Arizona or eligibility

1+ year OR nursing experience

Job description

Job Title: Operating Room Registered Nurse
Location: Show Low, Arizona
Schedule: Full-Time | 12-Hour Night Shifts | 6:00 PM–6:00 AM
Pay Range: $31.00–$47.00 per hour
Openings: 2
Start Date: ASAP

Job Overview

A healthcare organization in Show Low, Arizona, is seeking experienced Operating Room Registered Nurses for permanent opportunities within its Surgical Services department.

The OR RN will function primarily as a circulating nurse, coordinating patient care throughout the perioperative process and supporting a broad mix of surgical specialties. The department includes four operating rooms and performs procedures across General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, OB/GYN, and ENT.

This position is ideal for an RN with at least one year of Operating Room experience who is comfortable circulating independently in a 1:1 surgical environment.

Responsibilities

• Function as the circulating RN during surgical procedures
• Provide direct perioperative nursing care before, during, and immediately following surgery
• Verify patient identity, surgical procedure, consent, and operative site according to safety protocols
• Complete preoperative assessments and ensure required documentation is available before surgery
• Coordinate communication between surgeons, anesthesia providers, Surgical Technologists, and other members of the perioperative team
• Prepare the operating room and ensure appropriate equipment, supplies, implants, and medications are available
• Maintain sterile technique and monitor the sterile field throughout procedures
• Perform and document surgical counts according to established policies
• Assist with patient positioning and ensure appropriate pressure-point and positioning precautions
• Monitor patient safety throughout the procedure
• Document intraoperative care accurately and completely
• Coordinate specimen handling and labeling
• Assist with room turnover and preparation between procedures
• Respond appropriately to surgical emergencies and changes in patient condition
• Follow infection-prevention, medication-safety, and perioperative nursing standards
• Support procedures across multiple surgical specialties
• Participate in weekend and call coverage based on department needs
• Perform other Operating Room nursing responsibilities as assigned

Surgical Specialties

The department performs procedures including:

• General Surgery
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Neurosurgery
• OB/GYN procedures
• Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery

Qualifications

Required

• Current Registered Nurse license or eligibility for Arizona licensure
• Minimum of one year of Operating Room nursing experience
• Previous circulating experience
• Current Basic Life Support certification
• Strong understanding of perioperative nursing practices and sterile technique
• Ability to independently manage circulating responsibilities
• Strong patient assessment, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment

Preferred

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification
• More than one year of Operating Room experience
• Experience circulating across multiple surgical specialties
• Previous orthopedic, neuro, OB/GYN, ENT, or general surgery experience

Department Information

• 4 operating rooms
• Typical intraoperative nursing ratio of 1:1
• OR RNs primarily function in the circulating role
• No routine floating to other departments
• Pharmacy available in-house 24/7
• Hospital-provided blue surgical scrubs

Schedule & Call

• 12-hour shifts
• Current scheduling need: 6:00 PM–6:00 AM
• Weekend requirements vary and will be discussed during the interview
• Call rotation varies based on department needs and will be reviewed during the interview
• No routine floating requirement

Orientation

• New-hire orientation begins every Monday
• Department-specific perioperative orientation provided based on prior experience and competency

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings programs
• Paid time off
• Continuing-education and professional-development opportunities
• Perioperative nursing career advancement opportunities
• Employee wellness and assistance programs

If you are an experienced Operating Room RN with strong circulating skills who enjoys working across multiple surgical specialties, we would love to hear from you.