RN OR Circulator Nurse

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

Job summary

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, and documents in the EHR while responding to emergencies in a mission-driven, equity-focused culture serving an underserved South Los Angeles

Qualifications

• California RN license required.
• Experience in perioperative / OR nursing preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced surgical setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre-, intra-, and post-operative care.
• Verify patient consents and maintain sterile technique.
• Assist surgeons, anesthesia, and tech staff.
• Accurately document in the EHR system.
• Administer medications and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Perioperative care

Medication administration

EHR documentation

Team collaboration

Patient advocacy

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

EHR systems

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.