Per Diem OR RN Circulator — Weekday Schedule

Regent Surgical Health, LLC; Anchorage, Northern (AK, KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Great North Surgery Center in Anchorage, AK seeks an OR RN Circulator for per diem coverage. Under Clinical Leadership, you will deliver intraoperative patient care, assess needs, monitor progress, and maintain open communication to support safe, high-quality outcomes.

The role requires nursing licensure in the state, a valid BLS/ACLS/PALS set, and a commitment to sterile technique while assisting the surgical team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• RN license in appropriate State.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification (as required by individual ASC policy).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide patients with intraoperative care in procedure rooms and operating rooms.
• Transport patients to and from operating/procedure room.
• Prepare patients for surgery by disinfecting skin at the operation site and positioning them on the operating table.
• Ensure proper supplies, equipment, and medications are ready for use.
• Verify name, strength and dosage of medication.
• Verify patient, procedure, operative site, positioning and equipment correspond.
• Responsible for 'timeout' per site verification policy.
• Constant observation for any break of sterile technique.
• Assist surgeon during procedures with duties such as passing medical equipment and.
• Ensure that the operating room runs smoothly and is stocked with all necessary surgical supplies and equipment.
• Develop and implement care plans for surgical patients.
• Assist in the maintenance and storage of surgical equipment.
• Communicate with patients and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care including surgical/procedure delays.
• Apply aseptic and sterile techniques to medical instruments and equipment before, during, and after surgery.
• Alleviate patients’ concerns by answering questions and providing postoperative care instructions.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team to ensure quality care.
• Clean and disinfect all tables, counter surfaces, stands, and floor between all cases.
• Able to problem solve in the presence of stressful situations/ work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Intraoperative care

Sterile technique

Patient safety

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

RN license in appropriate State

BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Great North Surgery Center in Anchorage, AK seeks an OR RN Circulator for per diem coverage. Under Clinical Leadership, you will deliver intraoperative patient care, assess needs, monitor progress, and maintain open communication to support safe, high-quality outcomes.

The role requires nursing licensure in the state, a valid BLS/ACLS/PALS set, and a commitment to sterile technique while assisting the surgical team.