RN Circulator

Provident Behavioral Health; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health in Athens, GA is seeking an RN Circulator for Surgical Services to coordinate perioperative nursing care and ensure safe, patient-centered experiences throughout the surgical journey.

The role requires thorough assessment, sterile technique, documentation, and collaboration with surgeons and anesthesia teams to support optimal outcomes and timely handoffs.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with perioperative/circulator experience.
• Strong assessment, monitoring, and documentation skills.
• Ability to maintain sterile field standards and follow safety protocols.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and patient-centered care skills.
• Comfort managing urgent situations and escalating appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operative assessment and prepare the operating room.
• Verify consents and patient information before procedures.
• Maintain sterile technique and support infection prevention practices.
• Provide intraoperative patient monitoring and perioperative nursing care.
• Collaborate closely with surgeons and anesthesia teams.
• Ensure accurate documentation and conduct structured post-operative handoffs.
• Support patients and families and respond to clinical emergencies as needed.
• Participate in quality and safety improvement initiatives.

Job description

RN Circulator – Surgical Services

Provide safe, patient-centered care in the perioperative setting by coordinating all aspects of nursing throughout the surgical experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operative assessment and prepare the operating room.
• Verify consents and patient information before procedures.
• Maintain sterile technique and support infection prevention practices.
• Provide intraoperative patient monitoring and perioperative nursing care.
• Collaborate closely with surgeons and anesthesia teams.
• Ensure accurate documentation and conduct structured post-operative handoffs.
• Support patients and families and respond to clinical emergencies as needed.
• Participate in quality and safety improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Nurse with perioperative/circulator experience.
• Strong assessment, monitoring, and documentation skills.
• Ability to maintain sterile field standards and follow safety protocols.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and patient-centered care skills.
• Comfort managing urgent situations and escalating appropriately.