Operating Room RN (Circulator) | MN

University of Minnesota School of Nursing; Crookston (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RiverView Health in Crookston, MN, seeks an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) Circulator to join a collaborative surgical services team. You will work across a broad range of specialties, ensuring safe perioperative care from patient arrival through recovery.

This role emphasizes teamwork with surgeons, anesthesia staff and nurses in a community hospital setting. The Circulator will support efficient case flow, participate in safety checks, and contribute to high-quality patient

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota RN license or ability to obtain before start.
• Minimum one year of Operating Room Circulating experience.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current PALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with surgeons, CRNAs, surgical technologists and nursing staff to ensure safe perioperative care.
• Provide continuous monitoring and support across the surgical workflow as the Circulating RN.
• Assist with patient positioning, counts, instrument and specimen handling, and safety checks.

Skills

OR Circulating experience

Minnesota RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Operating Room RN (Circulator) | MN

Summary

Overview

RiverView Health, is a community owned, membership based non-profit organization that was formed in 1898 and continues to be the sole community hospital in Crookston, MN. RiverView Health operates a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital, RiverView Recovery Center; a chemical dependency outpatient treatment program, RiverView Home Care and five primary care and specialty clinics in the hospitals service area.

Position Overview

RiverView Health is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) Circulator to join a collaborative surgical services team in Crookston, Minnesota. This position offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of surgical specialties in a community-focused Critical Access Hospital committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

As a Circulating RN, you will work closely with surgeons, CRNAs, surgical technologists, and fellow nursing staff to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality perioperative care throughout the surgical experience.

Surgical Services

The Surgical Services Department includes three Operating Rooms and two Endoscopy Suites. Case mix includes:

• Upper and lower endoscopy procedures
• General surgery (open and laparoscopic)
• Orthopedic surgery
• Total joint replacements
• Sports medicine procedures
• Spine procedures
• Podiatry
• OB/GYN procedures, including Cesarean sections
• Cardiac pacemaker insertions
• Pain management procedures

Schedule

Monday Friday

Rotating 8-hour shifts between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM

Shared call rotation

Every fourth weekend call rotation

Qualifications

Required:

• Current Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license or ability to obtain prior to start
• Minimum one year of Operating Room Circulating experience
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Current PALS certification

Preferred:

• Critical Access Hospital experience
• Experience circulating orthopedic, spine, and general surgery procedures
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary teamwork skills
• Experience with electronic medical record systems

Why RiverView Health

RiverView Health is a community-owned, non-profit healthcare organization that has served northwest Minnesota since 1898. As the region's sole community hospital, RiverView Health provides comprehensive healthcare services through its 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, specialty clinics, home care services, and outpatient treatment programs.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a close-knit surgical environment where nurses play an integral role in patient care, physician collaboration, and positive surgical outcomes.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tribal Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We value the skills, experience, and dedication that veterans bring to the workplace and qualified veterans are encouraged to apply. Tribal Health is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know by emailing [e-mail] or by calling [phone]. For more info on EEOC please visit EEOC KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.

EEO Statement - Tribal Health

Tribal Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identify or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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