Registered Nurse RN Operating Room Circulator

bannerhealth; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Fort Collins Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse - OR Circulator to join our Surgical Services team. You will advocate for patients throughout the perioperative experience, from pre-op to post-anesthesia care, coordinating the OR environment with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires current Colorado RN licensure (NLC eligible acceptable), BLS, and a nursing degree (BSN preferred).

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in Colorado or NLC-eligible state.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN minimum; BSN preferred).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA.

Responsibilities

• Float to Loveland Campus OR as needed to support staffing.
• Coordinate and manage all aspects of the operating room environment.
• Ensure surgical procedures are performed safely, efficiently, and per standards of care.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, scrub techs, and staff to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical decision-making

Nursing teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Primary City/State: Fort Collins, Colorado

Department Name: Surg-Hosp

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Nursing

Better Than Ever for Nurses. We're making the biggest investment ever in creating a better employment experience for our nursing team members. At Banner Health, we take care of nurses. Nurses take care of everyone.

Banner Health has earned Great Place To Work® Certification™ for the third consecutive year. We're committed to a workplace culture where team members trust the people they work for, take genuine pride in their work, and enjoy collaborating with colleagues.

About Banner Health

Banner Health is one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the United States, dedicated to making health care easier so life can be better. With more than 50 hospitals and numerous other health care facilities across seven states,

Banner Health is committed to providing excellent patient care while supporting our team members with the resources, tools, and environment they need to thrive. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are proud to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and compassionate care.

Our Surgical Services teams are at the heart of our mission - delivering safe, high-quality, and efficient surgical care to patients and families across our communities. Joining Banner Health means becoming part of a team that is passionate about making a difference every single day.

We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and compassionate Registered Nurse - OR Circulator to join our dedicated Surgical Services team. In this critical role, you will serve as the primary patient advocate throughout the entire perioperative experience - from pre-operative preparation through intraoperative care and handoff to the post-anesthesia care team.

As an OR Circulator, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing all aspects of the operating room environment, ensuring that every surgical procedure is conducted safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with established standards of care. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, anesthesiologists, scrub technicians, surgical technologists, and support staff to deliver exceptional outcomes for every patient.

This position offers a 4 x 10-hour shift schedule , providing an excellent work-life balance while allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families. The successful candidate will also have the flexibility and willingness to float to our Loveland Campus OR as needed to support staffing and patient care demands across our surgical services network.

Key Responsibilities

• Float to the Loveland Campus OR as needed, adapting quickly to varying team dynamics, surgical specialties, and facility-specific workflows

Required Qualificaitons

• Current and unrestricted R egistered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of Colorado, or eligibility through a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate's Degree in Nursing minimum; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)e
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and make sound clinical decisions in a fast-paced, high-acuity surgical environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of Operating Room (OR) circulating experience strongly preferred
• Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nursing experience will be considered in lieu of direct OR experienceCNOR Certification (Certified Nurse Operating Room) through the Competency and Credentialing Institute (CCI) strongly preferred
• Experience across multiple surgical specialties, including but not limited to: Orthopedic and spine surgery
• General and laparoscopic surgery
• Robotic-assisted surgery (da Vinci system experience a plus)
• Cardiovascular and thoracic surgery
• Neurosurgery
• Gynecologic and urologic surgery
• Ophthalmology and ENT
• Experience with surgical robotics, advanced laparoscopic systems, or specialized surgical equipment
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) strongly preferred

If you have questions, please reach out to [e-mail] or 970-810-3547.

If you are a New Graduate Nurse with less than 12 months of experience, please visit the main job search page and under the Job Type filter, select New Nurse Experience.

Banner Fort Collins Medical Center is a full-service, acute-care hospital offering emergency care, orthopedics, general surgery, women's health, gastroenterology, urology, pulmonology, intensive care and other medical and surgical services. When everyone belongs, life is better, and that is why we are committed to delivering the highest level of quality and safe care. Those who deliver care in our facility will ensure the resources used are aligned to meet the needs of the diverse population in our community.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care