Registered Nurse OR Circulator

Surgery Partners, Inc; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account with anEmployer

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) retirement plan with a company

Job summary

Surgery Partners, Inc. is seeking an OR Circulator RN for a busy Ambulatory Surgery Center with several specialties.

You will coordinate patient care, advocate for patients in the operating room, and collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative staff to ensure a safe and efficient intraoperative experience. The role features four 10-hour shifts, a Monday-Friday schedule, early start times, and no weekend or on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in good standing.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Previous operating room circulating experience preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented surgical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care during the intraoperative period.
• Ensure patient safety through adherence to established policies, procedures, and evidence-based practices.
• Perform and document pre-procedure verification, surgical site verification, and time-out processes.
• Coordinate room setup and ensure all necessary equipment, instruments, implants, and supplies are available and functioning properly.
• Maintain accurate intraoperative documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Monitor aseptic technique and sterile field integrity throughout surgical procedures.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team to promote efficient case flow.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, anesthesia providers, and team members.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and patient safety standards.
• Participate in room turnover and preparation for subsequent cases.
• Assist with quality improvement initiatives and support a culture of safety and excellence.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Job description

Accessibility Note

Surgery Partners is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified people or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made the Company aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the Company. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within the Company or request a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Company’s online employment application, please contact [e-mail]

Accessibility Note

Surgery Partners is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified people or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made the Company aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the Company. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within the Company or request a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Company’s online employment application, please contact [e-mail]

Join our growing team at a busy 6-operating room Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) dedicated to providing exceptional surgical care in a patient-centered environment. Our facility performs a wide range of outpatient procedures across multiple specialties, including orthopedics, urology, ophthalmology, hand and foot surgery, ENT, neurosurgery, pain management, and other surgical services.

As an OR Circulator RN, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing patient care throughout the intraoperative phase of surgery. You will serve as the patient's advocate in the operating room, ensuring a safe surgical environment while collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other members of the perioperative team.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care during the intraoperative period.
• Ensure patient safety through adherence to established policies, procedures, and evidence-based practices.
• Perform and document pre-procedure verification, surgical site verification, and time-out processes.
• Coordinate room setup and ensure all necessary equipment, instruments, implants, and supplies are available and functioning properly.
• Maintain accurate intraoperative documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Monitor aseptic technique and sterile field integrity throughout surgical procedures.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team to promote efficient case flow.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, anesthesia providers, and team members.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and patient safety standards.
• Participate in room turnover and preparation for subsequent cases.
• Assist with quality improvement initiatives and support a culture of safety and excellence.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in good standing.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Previous operating room circulating experience preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented surgical environment.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience in multiple surgical specialties is preferred.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Four (4) 10-hour shifts per week.
• Monday through Friday schedule.
• First cases begin between 7:00 AM and 7:30 AM.
• No weekends, no call requirements (if applicable).
• Closed on major holidays.
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities to support a variety of surgical specialties.

This position offers the opportunity to develop expertise across diverse surgical service lines while enjoying a predictable schedule and excellent work-life balance in an outpatient surgery setting.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Surgery Partners conducts pre-employment screenings including but not limited to criminal background checks and drug testing.