Registered Nurse (RN) – OR – Circulator

Software Placement Group, SPG; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Malpractice insurance

PTO

Professional development

Job summary

A regional healthcare system in Great Falls, MT seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room Circulator to join its surgical services team. The role offers a supportive perioperative environment with favorable nurse-to-patient ratios and a culture of surgical excellence.

Responsibilities include intraoperative care, adherence to standards, patient advocacy, and collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia, and management. On-call rotation and potential Scrub Nurse duties are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; Associate Degree in Nursing required.
• Active, unrestricted RN licensure in the MT State (or compact eligibility).
• ACLS and PALS certifications required.
• Strong nursing principles and asepsis practice.
• Basic computer/electronic charting skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate intraoperative patient care.
• Adhere to AORN standards and institutional guidelines.
• Serve as OR patient advocate and coordinate room workflow.
• Provide direction to Surgical Technicians and support staff.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and Nurse Manager for outcomes.
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours cases.
• Possibly function as Scrub Nurse when needed.

Skills

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Montana RN licensure

Asepsis principles

Electronic charting

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Location: Great Falls, Montana | Schedule: Full-Time, On-Site (Call Required)

Overview

A prominent regional healthcare system is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room (OR) Circulator to join its surgical services division. This role offers an experienced RN a supportive perioperative environment with strong nurse-to-patient ratios and a culture of surgical excellence, set in a scenic Montana community known for its quality of life and outdoor recreation.

What you'll do

• Plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive clinical care for patients throughout the intraoperative phase of surgery.
• Ensure all patient care, safety interventions, and surgical documentation strictly adhere to AORN standards, recommended practices, and institutional guidelines.
• Act as the patient advocate and coordinator in the OR, managing sterile field setup, patient positioning, and room workflow.
• Provide clinical direction and collaborative support to Surgical Technicians, Instrument Technicians, and Materials Management clerks within the room.
• Work in close coordination with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the Nurse Manager to ensure excellent patient outcomes.
• Participate in the departmental on-call rotation to support urgent, emergent, or scheduled after-hours surgical cases.
• Maintain the ability to dual-function as a Scrub Nurse when clinically or operationally indicated.

Required qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; Associate Degree in Nursing required.
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Montana (or immediate compact/endorsement eligibility).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required.
• Strong foundational knowledge of basic nursing principles and rigorous application of the principles of asepsis.
• Customary computer/keyboarding skills for electronic charting.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• CNOR national certification highly desired.
• Previous professional Operating Room (OR) circulating experience highly preferred.
• Ability or training to function as a Scrub Nurse is a distinct advantage.

Compensation and benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• Robust retirement savings plan with a generous employer matching contribution.
• Fully covered medical malpractice insurance.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) allocation to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Access to continuous clinical education, AORN-aligned training, and professional development pathways.
• Final hourly compensation determined based on documented years of nursing experience; benefits are offered for full-time positions and may vary or be prorated for part-time arrangements.
• All offers contingent upon successful completion of standard pre-employment screenings, including criminal background check, drug screening, and health/immunization verification.

Why this role

This position offers a supportive clinical environment with strong nurse-to-patient ratios, robust administrative backing, and a culture of surgical excellence, combined with the lifestyle benefits of a scenic Montana community.