Registered Nurse, OR Circulator (Surgery) – Methodist Hospital

HealthPartners; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Hospital is seeking an Operating Room (OR) Circulator RN to join our Surgical Services team in Minnesota. The RN will manage patient care during procedures, coordinate with clinicians, and ensure safety and quality outcomes.

The role requires a nursing degree, MN RN license, and BLS certification, with active OR circulator experience preferred. Flexible day/evening shifts, weekend rotation, and holiday coverage are included in the schedule.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of nursing; minimum of Associate degree/Diploma in Nursing required.
• New grads not considered.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients
• Valid Minnesota Registered Nurse License
• BLS provider status per AHA guidelines

Responsibilities

• Oversees and participates in patient care during surgical procedures as OR Circulator.
• Coordinates and communicates with the surgical team to ensure patient safety and efficiency.
• Rotates day/evening shifts and participates in weekend and holiday coverage as required.
• Maintains compliance with OR policies and perioperative standards.

Skills

Operating Room experience

BLS certification

Patient safety

Education

Associate degree/Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse, OR Circulator (Surgery) – Methodist Hospital

Saint Louis Park, MN, United States

Job Info

• Job Identification 123696
• Posting Date 09/25/2026, 06:04 PM
• Locations Methodist Hospital
• Work Schedule 1.0 FTE, 8 hour, Day/Evening. Position will rotate weekends per departmental need, including up to every other weekend. Call may be required on off shifts and weekends per departmental need. Position will participate in Holiday Rotation.
• Hours Per Week/FTE 40 hrs weekly / 1.0 FTE
• Union (if applicable) Park Nicollet MNA
• Job Shift Day/Evening
• Position Type Full-time regular
• Job Category Surgical Services
• Department Surgery Operating Rooms
• Pay Range $44.52 - $69.50 hourly
• Pay Range Statement Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Pay within our ranges may also be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities as well as internal equity. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation based on role (e.g., shift differential, bonus, sales incentive, productivity pay, etc.).
• Overtime Eligibility Status Non-Exempt
• Worker Type Employee

Job Description

Methodist Hospital is looking to hire an Operating Room (OR) Circulator RN to join our Surgical team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary:

The RN – OR Circulator position manages the episode of patient care in partnership with persons, care givers, groups and other providers to reach a shared goal of delivering safe, quality health care. This patient care may be through direct care by the RN, or it may be through coordinating and supervising patient care delegated to, Nursing Assistants and other unlicensed assistive personnel.

Work Schedule:

• 1.0 FTE, 8 hour, Day/Evening.
• Position will rotate weekends per departmental need, including up to every other weekend.
• Call may be required on off shifts and weekends per departmental need.
• Position will participate in Holiday Rotation.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of a school of nursing; minimum of Associate degree/Diploma in Nursing required.
• New grads not considered.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients
• Valid Minnesota Registered Nurse License
• BLS provider status in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines

Candidate must meet at least one of the following requirements to be considered for this position:

• Minimum of 2 years Operating Room experience as a Registered Nurse Circulator.
• Minimum of 1.5 years of Operating Room experience as a Registered Nurse Circulator where candidate has worked at least 1 year, independent of orientation, as a Circulator AND can show proof of successful completion of Periop 101 Course within the last 2 years. *Ask us about Periop 101 Tuition Reimbursement*
• Minimum of 1-year Operating Room experience as a Registered Nurse Circulator, where candidate has worked at least 6 months, independent of orientation, as a Circulator AND candidate worked previously as a Surgical Technologist before completion of Nursing School.
• If candidate is a new to the OR RN, pre-approval must be given by OR Manager and candidate must be enrolled in, or will enroll in, next cohort, of Periop 101 Program at Anoka Technical College. New to the OR RNs must be able to show that they are high performers in their current role to be considered for a position.
  • Orientation program is 6 months in length in which the candidate must be able to work M-F Full time on days 0700-1530 until the end of orientation, in which candidate will then be required to rotate through all shifts and weekends regardless of work agreement or FTE prior to completing orientation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference for this position is for an experienced OR RN Circulator
• Neurosurgery and spine experience preferred

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!

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