RN Circulator - PRN | Days + On Call

thestaffpad; Russellville (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Rx

Dental

Vision

Life & AD&D Insurance

Retirement Plans

PTO

Leave of Absence

Maternity/Disability Leave

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

The Staff Pad is partnering with a reputed hospital in Russellville, AL to hire an operating room circulator RN. You will deliver perioperative care from pre-op to post-op, collaborating with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the surgical team in a fast-paced OR.

The role emphasizes sterile technique, surgical readiness, and patient safety, with a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Current Alabama RN license (or compact equivalent).
• BLS, Hospital-based ACLS and PALS required.
• 3+ months nursing experience preferred.
• OR experience strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care for patients of all ages.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Maintain sterile fields, surgical instruments, and supplies.
• Support surgical and anesthesia teams before, during and after procedures.
• Perform accurate sponge, sharps, and instrument counts per AORN standards.
• Label and handle surgical specimens correctly.
• Maintain surgeon preference cards and surgical readiness.
• Mentor and support new staff and nursing students.
• Ensure compliance with infection control and patient safety standards.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Alabama RN license

Compact state license

Job description

The Staff Pad is partnering with a reputed hospital in Russellville, AL to hire a compassionate and skilled Operating Room Circulator RN to join their Surgical Services team. As an RN Circulator, you’ll play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care throughout every phase of surgery — from pre-op to post-op — while collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the surgical team. In this role, you will help maintain sterile technique, ensure surgical readiness, and support safe, positive patient outcomes in a fast-paced OR environment.

Schedule: PRN | Days + Calls - Surgery Department

What You’ll Do

• Provide perioperative nursing care for patients of all ages
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans
• Maintain sterile fields, surgical instruments, and supplies
• Support surgical and anesthesia teams before, during and after procedures
• Perform accurate sponge, sharps, and instrument counts in accordance with AORN standards
• Properly handle and label surgical specimens
• Maintain up-to-date surgeon preference cards and surgical readiness
• Mentor and support new staff and nursing students
• Ensure compliance with infection control and patient safety standards

What We’re Looking For

• Current Alabama RN license (or compact equivalent)
• BLS, Hospital-based ACLS and PALS required
• 3+ months of nursing experience preferred
• OR experience strongly preferred
• Strong communication, teamwork, and critical-thinking skills

What You Can Expect

Exceptional patient care starts with a team that feels valued, supported, and empowered - backed by comprehensive compensation and benefits every step of the way.

• Medical
• Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• PTO
• Leave of Absence
• Maternity/Disability Leave
• Flexible Spending Account

If you're a dedicated RN, passionate about patient safety and ready to grow your career in a supportive community hospital, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. Join the team & become part of a collaborative, patient-focused team where quality, compassion, and teamwork drive exceptional care.