Perioperative Circulating Nurse - ASC Care Leader

SAN DIEGO OUTPATIENT SURGICAL CENTER; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Profit sharing

Vision insurance

Job summary

San Diego Outpatient Surgical Center in San Diego, CA is seeking a skilled Circulating Nurse to join our fast-paced ambulatory surgical team. You will oversee nursing care and safety across the perioperative process and collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs to ensure high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate holds an active California RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications; CNOR is a plus. 1–2 years of perioperative experience in ASC settings preferred.

Qualifications

• Active California RN license required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; CNOR certification a plus.
• 1–2 years perioperative nursing experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique and OR protocols.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall nursing care and safety of patients throughout the perioperative process.
• Coordinate and communicate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and scrub technicians to ensure smooth surgical workflow.
• Perform pre-operative patient assessments, including reviewing medical history and obtaining informed consent.
• Maintain accurate intraoperative documentation and surgical counts in compliance with facility protocols.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and manage instrument, supply, and equipment availability.
• Monitor and maintain a sterile field environment throughout all surgical procedures.
• Provide post-operative handoff reports and ensure continuity of patient care to PACU staff.

Skills

RN license

BLS

ACLS

Critical thinking

Communication

Perioperative nursing

Teamwork

Education

California RN license

Job description

San Diego Outpatient Surgical Center in San Diego, CA is seeking a skilled Circulating Nurse to join our fast-paced ambulatory surgical team. You will oversee nursing care and safety across the perioperative process and collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs to ensure high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate holds an active California RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications; CNOR is a plus. 1–2 years of perioperative experience in ASC settings preferred.