RN - Operating Room

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Socorro (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Night/weekend shift differentials

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness

EPIC system

Well-being program and on-site gyms

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Socorro, NM is seeking an OR Circulator RN to provide comprehensive perioperative care before, during, and after surgery. You will advocate for patient safety, verify site and consent, and coordinate the surgical team to ensure quality care.

This full-time 0.90 FTE position offers an hourly pay range of $39.69–$58.17, BLS/ACLS/PALS requirements, and benefits including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, malpractice insurance, and access to EPIC charting.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing.
• State of NM or Compact State Nursing License.
• BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire.
• ACLS.
• PALS.
• One year OR/Circulator Experience HIGHLY preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and Advocate for the Surgical Patient- Perform preoperative and intraoperative assessments, verify consents, confirm surgical site and procedure, and advocate for patient safety throughout the surgical experience.
• Manage the Surgical Environment- Ensure the operating room is properly prepared, maintained, and monitored, including equipment readiness, sterility, environmental controls, and availability of supplies.
• Facilitate Surgical Team Communication- Coordinate care among surgeons, anesthesia providers, scrub staff, and other team members, ensuring clear communication, accurate documentation, and adherence to surgical safety standards (e.g., time-outs).
• Ensure Compliance and Safety Standards- Initiate and document perioperative protocols, administer medications per orders, maintain accurate intraoperative records, and respond effectively to emergency situations.
• Lead and Support Perioperative Care Delivery- Delegate tasks appropriately, supervise LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel, support orientation of new staff, and participate in quality improvement, shared governance, and professional practice initiatives.

Skills

RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

OR experience

NM license or compact

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Summary:

Step into the OR with purpose - join our team of Circulation Nurses and support life-saving care!!

Location Address:

1202 Highway 60 Socorro, NM 87801-3914

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $39.69 Maximum Offer $58.17

Type of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 0.90 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Responsibilities:

The OR RN Circulator provides comprehensive perioperative nursing care by coordinating patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures. The Circulator RN serves as the patient advocate in the operating room, ensuring patient safety, adherence to surgical standards, and seamless communication among the surgical team.

• Coordinate and Advocate for the Surgical Patient- Perform preoperative and intraoperative assessments, verify consents, confirm surgical site and procedure, and advocate for patient safety throughout the surgical experience.
• Manage the Surgical Environment- Ensure the operating room is properly prepared, maintained, and monitored, including equipment readiness, sterility, environmental controls, and availability of supplies.
• Facilitate Surgical Team Communication- Coordinate care among surgeons, anesthesia providers, scrub staff, and other team members, ensuring clear communication, accurate documentation, and adherence to surgical safety standards (e.g., time-outs).
• Ensure Compliance and Safety Standards- Initiate and document perioperative protocols, administer medications per orders, maintain accurate intraoperative records, and respond effectively to emergency situations.
• Lead and Support Perioperative Care Delivery- Delegate tasks appropriately, supervise LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel, support orientation of new staff, and participate in quality improvement, shared governance, and professional practice initiatives.

ENHANCED Sign on Bonus and Relocation Available for Qualified Candidates!

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Nursing
• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
• BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire
• ACLS
• PALS
• One (1) year of Operating Room/Circulator Experience HIGHLY preferred

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Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

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The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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