Registered Nurse, Operating Room Circulator

Taphealthcare; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tap Healthcare Solutions seeks an experienced Registered Nurse, Operating Room Circulator to join a surgical services team in Rutherfordton, NC. The RN will coordinate patient care through the operative process and work closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and nursing staff to maintain a safe and efficient OR environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of OR circulating RN experience, NC RN license (or Compact with NC endorsement), and comfort with orthopedic, general, robotic-assisted, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of Surgery and Operating Room Circulating RN experience.
• Current North Carolina RN license or Compact RN with NC endorsement.
• Comfort circulating in orthopedic, general, robotic, and OB/GYN procedures.
• Strong understanding of OR workflows, sterile practices, and patient safety.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary surgical teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care through the operative process and maintain a safe OR environment.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, technologists, and nursing staff.
• Support diverse surgical procedures and adapt to intraoperative needs.

Skills

OR Circulating RN

NC RN License

da Vinci robotics

Orthopedic procedures

General Surgery

OB/GYN procedures

Sterile technique

Team collaboration

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse, Operating Room Circulator to join a surgical services team in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. This opportunity is specifically designed for an RN with substantial hands‑on Operating Room circulating experience who is comfortable supporting a diverse range of surgical procedures.

The OR Circulator will coordinate patient care throughout the operative process, collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and nursing staff, and help maintain a safe and efficient operating room environment. This position requires established circulating experience and is not intended for nurses whose surgical background is limited to Pre-Op, Post-Op, Endoscopy/GI, or PACU.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of Surgery and Operating Room Circulating RN experience
• Current North Carolina Registered Nurse (RN) License or Compact RN License with North Carolina endorsement
• Must be comfortable circulating in:
  • Orthopedic procedures
  • General Surgery
  • da Vinci robotic procedures
  • Select OB/GYN procedures
• Strong understanding of operating room workflows, sterile practices, patient safety, and perioperative nursing responsibilities
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary surgical teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Broad circulating experience across multiple surgical specialties
• Previous experience with robotic-assisted surgery
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to respond effectively to changing intraoperative needs
• Experience working in a fast‑paced surgical or acute‑care environment
• Strong communication, organization, and patient‑advocacy skills

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced OR Circulating RN with at least two years of dedicated Surgery and Operating Room experience. They should be confident circulating independently across orthopedic and general surgery cases while also be comfortable supporting da Vinci robotic and select OB/GYN procedures.

Candidates whose experience is primarily in Pre-Op, Post-Op, Endoscopy/GI, or PACU will not meet the experience requirement for this position. The strongest candidate will already have a well‑rounded surgical background and be prepared to contribute effectively within the operating room from the start.

Compensation

$70,000 – $90,000 annually

Compensation within the listed range will be determined based on the candidate's Operating Room experience, breadth of surgical expertise, specialized procedural experience, qualifications, and overall alignment with the position.

Why Join Through Tap Healthcare Solutions?

At Tap Healthcare Solutions, we understand that experienced Operating Room nurses develop highly specialized skills that aren't interchangeable with other areas of perioperative nursing. We focus on connecting candidates with opportunities that genuinely match the clinical experience they've built, while helping them identify positions that can further advance their careers.

Our team will support you throughout the hiring process with clear communication and a candidate‑focused approach. We'll help ensure the opportunity aligns with your OR circulating experience, surgical expertise, compensation expectations, and career goals, so you're pursuing a position where your experience is recognized and put to meaningful use.