Perioperative Operating Room Registered Nurse (Circulator)

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association seeks an OR RN Circulator to deliver safe, patient-centered perioperative nursing within a high-performing surgical team.

You will provide pre-, intra-, and post-operative care, coordinate with surgeons and anesthesia, document meticulously, and support infection prevention and quality initiatives. You will also mentor junior staff to strengthen team performance.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with OR/perioperative circulation experience.
• Strong clinical judgment and patient assessment skills.
• Knowledge of perioperative safety practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a surgical team.
• Detail-oriented documentation and infection prevention.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-, intra-, and post-operative patient care, emphasizing safety and patient-centered practices.
• Perform patient assessment and perioperative safety checks.
• Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the surgical team to support seamless case flow.
• Maintain meticulous documentation of perioperative care and clinical activities.
• Support quality improvement and infection-prevention initiatives.
• Mentor and support newer staff to strengthen team performance.

Skills

Registered Nurse

OR perioperative experience

Patient assessment

Infection prevention

Team collaboration

Safety-focused

Education

RN license

Job description

Role: OR RN Circulator providing safe, patient-centered perioperative nursing within a high-performing surgical team.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-, intra-, and post-operative patient care, emphasizing safety and patient-centered practices.
• Perform patient assessment and required perioperative safety checks.
• Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the surgical team to support seamless case flow.
• Maintain meticulous documentation of perioperative care and clinical activities.
• Support quality improvement and infection-prevention initiatives.
• Mentor and support newer staff to strengthen team performance and consistency.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Nurse with OR/perioperative circulation experience or demonstrated competence.
• Strong clinical judgment, patient assessment skills, and knowledge of perioperative safety practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a surgical team environment.
• Detail-oriented approach to documentation and infection prevention.
• Willingness to contribute to continuous improvement and support staff development.