Operating Room RN Circulator — Fast-Paced Surgical Care

Memorial Physician Practices; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition assistance & 401(k)

Wellness programs

Job summary

Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room Circulator for PRN positions with 8- or 10-hour shifts. You will join a fast-paced OR team delivering high-quality perioperative care and patient advocacy.

With 13 ORs and 15–30 cases daily, you’ll work alongside surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative staff to ensure safe, efficient procedures. The role requires NC RN license, BLS, ACLS/PALS (within six months), and 1–2 years of OR experience.

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina RN license.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certification to be obtained within required timelines.
• One to two years of operating room (OR) experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs.
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions.
• Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient.
• Performs timely and accurate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record.
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient.
• Performs timely and accurate QI assessments.

Skills

RN license (NC)

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

OR experience

PRN shifts

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room Circulator for PRN positions with 8- or 10-hour shifts. You will join a fast-paced OR team delivering high-quality perioperative care and patient advocacy.

With 13 ORs and 15–30 cases daily, you’ll work alongside surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative staff to ensure safe, efficient procedures. The role requires NC RN license, BLS, ACLS/PALS (within six months), and 1–2 years of OR experience.