Registered Nurse RN Operating Room Circulator

Banner Health Corporate; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse – OR Circulator to join our Surgical Services team in Fort Collins, CO. You will advocate for patients throughout the perioperative experience and coordinate the OR environment to ensure safe, efficient care.

Requirements include current CO RN license or NLC eligibility, an accredited nursing program (ADN minimum; BSN preferred), and BLS. CNOR certification and OR experience are strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in Colorado or eligibility via an NLC state.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN minimum; BSN preferred).
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Float to the Loveland Campus OR as needed, adapting to team dynamics and various surgical specialties.
• Coordinate and manage all aspects of the operating room environment to ensure safe, efficient procedures.

Skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Clinical decision making

Education

RN licensure in CO or NLC eligible

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

BLS certification

Job description

Primary City/State: Fort Collins, Colorado Department Name: Surg-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Nursing

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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.

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 Registered 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 experience

CNOR 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

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice, temporary/interim RN license in state of practice, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice. BLS certification is required. Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice. Relates throughout the interview process the experience, training and education needed to perform the job. Experience in the clinical area for which he or she is applying is desired. Must maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the area in which they work as demonstrated through annual validations. Banner Registry and Travel acute care positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting. Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Nurse in the specialty area. Banner Registry and Travel physician practice positions require a minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse in a physician practice or an acute care setting. In a Home Health setting, team members must be able to operate personal vehicle and possess a valid driver's license. Auto insurance coverage is also required to be active and maintained. Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral or BUMG, BUMCT in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. Employees working at BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. Employees working in any Banner Staffing (BSS) Behavioral Health role in Arizona must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree preferred. Professional certification preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Estimated Pay Range: $36.67 - $61.11 / hour Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.

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