Registered Nurse - Surgery

Harlingen Medical Center; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance options

Paid time off

FMLA leave

401K plan

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Other benefits

Job summary

Harlingen Medical Center is seeking an RN Surgery Circulator to support daytime surgeries on a Per Diem basis. The role involves preparing the operating room, assisting with patient setup, and documenting intraoperative details while ensuring sterile conditions and strict infection control.

Strong perioperative credentials and active RN licensure are required. Ideal candidates hold BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications; CNOR and BSN are preferred.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate on hire and maintain.
• Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days on hire and maintain.
• Current PALS (AHA) certificate 30 days on hire and maintain.
• Minimum of one year perioperative experience or on-the-job training.
• CNOR Certification (AORN) preferred.
• BSN degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room, ensure cleanliness, and verify equipment functionality.
• Assist in patient preparation for surgery, including identity verification and site marking.
• Document vital signs, medications, and details in the medical record during the procedure.
• Maintain sterile environment and follow infection control protocols with the team.

Skills

RN License

BLS (AHA)

ACLS (AHA)

PALS (AHA)

Perioperative experience

Education

BSN preferred

CNOR Certification (AORN) preferred

Job description

Employment Status

Per Diem

Overview

Position: RN Surgery Circulator

Shift's Available: Days

Employment Type: Per Diem

Hours: 8-hour shifts

Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, Texas

Responsibilities

• P repare the operating room, ensure the cleanliness of the environment, and confirm that all required equipment is functioning properly
• Assist in preparing the patient for surgery, which may involve verifying the patient's identity and surgical site, helping to position the patient on the operating table, and ensuring that all necessary pre-operative procedures are completed
• Document pertinent information before, during, and after the surgical procedure, such as the patient's vital signs, medications administered, and any other relevant details for the patient's medical record
• Maintain a safe and sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to strict infection control protocols and ensure that all team members follow proper procedures for handling instruments and equipment

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Current PALS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum of one year previous Perioperative experience or on the job training
• Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) Certification (AORN) preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Pay Transparency

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

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Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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