OR Circulator

MedCadre; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MedCadre is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room Circulator to provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care during surgical procedures. The OR Circulator RN coordinates patient care before, during, and after surgery, maintaining a safe sterile environment and ensuring clear communication among the surgical team for optimal patient outcomes.

The role requires an active RN license, ADN/BSN, BLS, and preferably ACLS, with at least 1 year of OR circulating experience and

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS certification as per facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the circulating nurse during surgical procedures across various specialties.
• Prepare operating rooms with equipment, instruments, and sterile supplies.
• Verify patient identity, procedure, and site per safety protocols.
• Assist with patient positioning, skin prep, and sterile environment.
• Monitor patient condition during surgery and respond promptly to changes.
• Document intraoperative care, counts, specimens, implants, and medications in the EMR.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

OR Circulating experience

EMR proficiency

Education

ADN or BSN

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room Circulator to provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care during surgical procedures. The OR Circulator RN is responsible for coordinating patient care before, during, and after surgery, maintaining a safe and sterile environment, and ensuring seamless communication among the surgical team to promote optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the circulating nurse during surgical procedures across various specialties.
• Prepare operating rooms with appropriate equipment, instruments, and sterile supplies.
• Verify patient identity, surgical procedure, and surgical site according to established safety protocols.
• Assist with patient positioning, skin preparation, and maintaining a sterile surgical environment.
• Monitor patient condition throughout surgery and respond to changes promptly.
• Document intraoperative care, surgical counts, specimens, implants, and medications accurately in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Coordinate communication between surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, PACU staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ensure compliance with AORN standards, infection prevention protocols, HIPAA regulations, and patient safety policies.
• Assist with surgical counts and ensure proper handling of specimens and equipment.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education activities.

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Graduate of an accredited Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
• Current BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred or required based on facility requirements.
• Minimum 1 year of recent Operating Room circulating experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of perioperative nursing, sterile technique, surgical procedures, and patient safety.
• Excellent communication, critical-thinking, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems preferred.