RN OR Circulator Nurse

MLK Community Hospital; Lakewood (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Hospital is seeking a full-time RN Circulator Nurse to deliver safe, culturally competent perioperative care in a modern OR setting. The Circulator coordinates pre-, intra-, and post-operative care, verifies consents, ensures sterile technique, and advocates for patient safety.

This role collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia, and surgical techs, accurately documents in the EHR, administers medications, and responds to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing.
• Perioperative care experience preferred for OR Circulator role.
• Knowledge of sterile technique and surgical asepsis.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and coordinate with surgical team.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe perioperative care as RN Circulator in a modern OR.
• Coordinate pre-, intra-, and post-operative care and verify patient consents.
• Maintain sterile technique and advocate for patient safety.
• Document accurately in the EHR and administer medications as needed.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and surgical techs during procedures.

Skills

Circulator nursing

Intraoperative care

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Education

RN licensed

Tools

EHR (Electronic Health Records)

Job description

MLK Community Hospital seeks a full-time RN Circulator Nurse to provide safe, culturally competent perioperative care in a modern OR setting. The Circulator coordinates pre-, intra-, and post-operative care, verifies consents, ensures sterile technique, and advocates for patient safety. This role collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia, and surgical techs, accurately documents in the EHR, administers medications, and responds to emergencies. Nurses thrive in a mission-driven, equity-focused culture that values teamwork, professional growth, and high-quality outcomes for an underserved South Los Angeles community.