Per Diem Circulating Nurse – Ambulatory Surgery

Sutter Health; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Health's PAMF - Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD is seeking an experienced RN for perioperative care. The role covers preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases, assisting surgeons as a circulating nurse, and coordinating a multidisciplinary plan of care to support patients and families.

The ideal candidate holds California RN license, BLS, ACLS, and PALS, with 2 years of recent perioperative experience. Strong communication, privacy compliance, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• California RN license required with current credentials.
• Two years perioperative nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, treat and evaluate across preop, intraop and postop phases.
• Assist physician as circulating nurse during surgery.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care incorporating patient/family needs.
• Maintain privacy and regulatory compliance in patient care.

Skills

RN License CA

Postoperative care

Circulating nurse

Team communication

EHR knowledge

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Electronic Health Record

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sutter Health's PAMF - Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD is seeking an experienced RN for perioperative care. The role covers preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases, assisting surgeons as a circulating nurse, and coordinating a multidisciplinary plan of care to support patients and families.

The ideal candidate holds California RN license, BLS, ACLS, and PALS, with 2 years of recent perioperative experience. Strong communication, privacy compliance, and teamwork are essential.