Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room Circulator

Riverwood Healthcare Center; Aitkin (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Wellness benefits with on-site fitness

Paid time off

Job summary

Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin, MN seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room Circulator to provide safe, high-quality perioperative care across all ages. Responsibilities include site verification, medication administration, infection prevention, and collaboration with the surgical team.

Shifts are 9 hours with Monday-Friday schedule plus call; 72 hours per pay period. ACLS required or eligible within three months of hire. CNOR preferred and MN RN licensure required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Minnesota.
• Completion of a post-basic operating room course or a minimum of two years of recent operating room experience.
• Current ACLS certification, or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
• Proficient in basic computer and electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective, and high-quality patient care in the operating room and perioperative areas.
• Perform surgical site verification, specimen management, and medication administration.
• Maintain infection prevention and clear communication across the care team.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient education, and mentor new staff.

Skills

ACLS certification

Basic computer skills

Team communication

Education

RN licensure in Minnesota

Graduate of accredited School of Nursing

CNOR certification (preferred)

ACLS certification or eligibility within 3 months

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room Circulator

Riverwood Healthcare Center Aitkin, Minnesota, United States

About this position

This position may be eligible for a $5,000.00 sign-on bonus, subject to company policy.

About the Position: Responsible for delivering safe, effective, and high-quality patient and family centered care in the operating room, and across all perioperative service areas for patients of all ages, from newborns to older adults. This role includes comprehensive patient assessment, individualized care planning, and implementation of safety-focused interventions to support optimal surgical outcomes. The RN ensures proper surgical site verification, specimen management, medication administration, and infection prevention while maintaining clear communication across the care team. The nurse also participates in quality improvement, provides patient education, supports interdisciplinary collaboration, mentors new staff, and may assume charge responsibilities, all while upholding professional, ethical, and culturally competent standards of care.

What we are looking for:

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Minnesota.
• Completion of a post-basic operating room course or a minimum of two years of recent operating room experience.
• Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
• Proficient in basic computer and electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Preferred:

• Two or more years of experience in perioperative nursing or surgical services.
• Certification in perioperative nursing (CNOR) through the Competency & Credentialing Institute.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current licensure in the State of Minnesota.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required, or eligibility to obtain certification within three months of hire.
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification is preferred through Competency and Credentialing Institute.

What we offer: At Riverwood Healthcare, treating our patients well starts with treating our employees well. We provide a culture that reflects the friendly, more relaxed atmosphere of the communities we serve. Our staff are welcoming and supportive of one another. Depending on eligibility, there are a wide-variety of benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan, wellness benefits with on-site fitness center, and a time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Riverwood Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

Why Join Us:

Join Riverwood Healthcare Center's Surgical Services team and practice in an advanced, patient-focused surgical environment. Our enhanced surgical services feature six operating rooms, advanced robotics and surgical technology, procedure rooms, endoscopy suites, dedicated pre-op and recovery areas, a post-anesthesia care unit, and specialized outpatient clinics. As a Surgical Services RN, you'll work alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team providing high-quality care across a variety of surgical specialties while making a meaningful impact on the patients and communities we serve.

9 hours shifts, Monday-Friday + call (9hr/shifts)

FTE: 0.9 (72 hours PPP)

Salary Information

$41.52 - $61.66Hourly Wage