Registered Nurse Operating Room

Ascension Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville, TN seeks an experienced OR Circulator RN. The role focuses on patient advocacy, sterile field integrity, and operative preparation to ensure safe, efficient procedures.

You will monitor, communicate, and coordinate with the surgical team across the patient journey. Requirements include Tennessee RN licensure (or compact state recognition), ALS within 6 months, and BLS within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Licensed Registered Nurse credential from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or a valid Compact State license.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) within 180 days of hire.
• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Serve as patient advocate and care strategist during recovery.
• Maintain sterile field integrity and assist with instruments, positioning, and supplies.
• Lead OR readiness and coordinate equipment and supplies for procedures.

Skills

Circulator experience

Education

Tennessee RN license or Compact state license

Nursing diploma

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Nashville, TN

• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown

• Specialty: Operating Room General

• Schedule: Days | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Clinical Advocate & Care Strategist: You are the patientâs primary voice during their most vulnerable moments. By monitoring, recording, and communicating their condition with clinical precision, you ensure a safe, seamless transition to recovery.

• Safety & Precision Sentinel: Serve as the final authority on the sterile field. Youâll maintain absolute integrity over patient positioning, equipment optimization, and supply management, ensuring 100% accuracy from the first incision to the final closure.

• Master of OR Operations: Lead the rhythm of the room. By staying three steps ahead of the surgical team, youâll orchestrate the preparation of cutting-edge technology and supplies to ensure every procedure is executed flawlessly.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing OR current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

• One or more of the following required:

• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of

• hire.

Additional Preferences

• Previous circulator experience

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 40.98

Max Salary 57.86