RN | Surgery Circulator | Operating Room

Logan Health Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana invites an experienced RN Surgery Circulator to join our operating room team. You’ll support perioperative care, coordinate with surgeons, anesthesia, and nurses, and advocate for patients during surgery.

The role is full-time, day shift with variable hours, 40 hours per week, and requires Montana RN licensure, BLS, and strong teamwork. You’ll work in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment that emphasizes safety, education, and compassionate

Qualifications

• Active Montana RN license or multi-state license to practice in Montana.
• 1+ year RN experience in a hospital/clinic setting.
• CPR and/or BLS certification as required by service line.
• Strong organization, critical thinking, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and coordinates individualized, goal directed nursing care to patients using the nursing process.
• Maintains nursing standards of care and responds to changing workloads and patient conditions by remaining calm and prioritizing.
• Transcribes and implements provider orders accurately and efficiently.
• Documents encounters clearly in accordance with standards and policies.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to support optimal patient outcomes and education for patients/families.

Skills

RN experience

Critical thinking

Prioritization

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Montana RN license

BSN preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

Job description

At Logan Health, we're more than just a healthcare provider – we’re a community. Nestled in the heart of Montana, we are committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment for our team. As a member of Logan Health, you'll be part of a dynamic team that values compassion, innovation, and excellence. We offer opportunities for growth, comprehensive benefits, and a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. Come join us and experience the Logan Health difference, where your passion meets purpose in a place, you’ll be proud to call home. Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation. Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

Bring your clinical expertise to the heart of the Operating Room! Location: Logan Health Medical Center – Kalispell, Montana Shift: Day Shift – Variable Hours | Full-Time – 40 Hours

At Logan Health, our Operating Room nurses are essential partners in delivering safe, high-quality surgical care. As an RN Surgery Circulator, you’ll play a critical role in patient advocacy, surgical coordination, and team-based care – supporting patients through some of their most vulnerable moments while collaborating with skilled surgeons, anesthesia providers, and fellow perioperative professionals. If you thrive in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment and value teamwork, precision, and compassionate care, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every single day.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, implement, and coordinate individualized, goal-directed nursing care using the nursing process
• Maintain high standards of patient safety and infection control in accordance with policy and procedure
• Accurately transcribe and implement verbal and written provider orders
• Monitor, assess, and report changes in patients’ physical and mental condition
• Anticipate patient needs and coordinate timely interventions during surgical procedures
• Document all patient encounters clearly and thoroughly in accordance with organizational standards
• Provide education and support to patients and families regarding surgical care and recovery
• Remain calm and effective during changing workloads, prioritizing care and seeking assistance when appropriate
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members to support optimal patient outcomes
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance as scheduled by department leadership

Required Qualifications

• Current Montana RN license or multi-state compact license with authorization to practice in Montana
• 1+ year(s) of RN experience in a similar medical setting (hospital, clinic, or physician office)
• Healthcare Provider CPR and/or BLS certification, as required by service line
• Strong working knowledge of: Professional nursing theory and standards of practice Medical terminology Infection control procedures and universal precautions HIPAA and patient confidentiality regulations OSHA rules and regulations
• Excellent organizational, critical thinking, and prioritization skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with professionalism and diplomacy
• Computer proficiency, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new systems

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN degree
• 2+ years of RN experience in a similar medical setting (hospital, clinic, or physician office)
• Prior experience in the Operating Room or surgical services
• Additional certifications relevant to perioperative nursing or assigned specialty area

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Be a key patient advocate in a highly specialized and impactful clinical setting
• Work alongside a collaborative, skilled surgical team that values professionalism and mutual respect
• Contribute to a culture that prioritizes patient safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Grow your perioperative nursing career within a respected healthcare organization

Qualifications

• Current Montana RN license or a multi state compact license with authorization to practice nursing within the state of Montana; required.
• BSN degree preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in similar position within a medical setting (eg, physician office, clinic, or hospital) preferred.
• Experience in assigned area(s) preferred.
• Possess knowledge of professional nursing theory, medical terminology and principles of professional nursing practice to administer and evaluate patient care.
• Healthcare Provider (HCP) CPR and/or BLS certification required as dictated by each practice/service line.
• Additional certifications may be required as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Understanding of the confidentiality laws that govern the provider-patient relationship, including but not limited to, HIPAA guidelines.
• Knowledge of equipment, supplies, and instruments used in a medical office; simple routine clinical laboratory methods, universal blood and body fluid precautions.
• Must have knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations, established protocol for storing poisons, narcotics, acids, caustics, and flammable items; restriction imposed by various manage care carriers, various forms inherent to profession.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Possess considerable knowledge of the behavior and needs of patients.
• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Job Specific Duties

• Develops, implements and coordinates individualized, goal directed nursing care to patients through the use of the nursing process as appropriate for RN’s as applicable to the assigned area(s).
• Maintains nursing standards of care and responds to changing workloads and patient conditions by: remaining calm, making objective assessments, prioritizing, and asking for assistance as appropriate.
• Transcribes and implements provider orders and treatments both verbal and written accurately and efficiently as noted by chart reviews and observation.
• Consistently problem solves issues affecting patient care.
• Exhibits a thorough practice of infection control procedures per policy and procedure as applicable to the assigned area(s).
• Identifies, verbally evaluates, and reports identified reaction changes in the stated physical and mental conditions of patients.
• Documents all encounters with patients seeking health advice according to organizational standards, while clearly demonstrating the nursing process.
• Provides individual instruction and education to patients and families concerning health and medical needs per department protocol and as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Assesses and anticipates the needs of the patient, and coordinates the necessary interventions as defined by policy, procedure and the written/verbal orders of the provider as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Consistently problem solves issues effecting patient care.
• The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification.
• Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.
• Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.
• Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Schedule & Location

• Shift: Day Shift - Variable Hours (United States of America)
• Location: Logan Health Medical Center – Kalispell, Montana
• Shift: Day Shift – Variable Hours | Full-Time – 40 Hours
• Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

• Criminal background check
• Reference checks
• Drug Screening
• Health and Immunizations Screening
• Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.

Mission, Vision, and Values

At Logan Health, our work is driven by our mission, vision, and values: Our Mission Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision Reimagine health care through connection, service, and innovation. Our Core Values Be Kind – We foster compassion and positivity in our work environment. Work Together – Collaboration leads to innovation, efficiency, and improved communication. Trust and Be Trusted – We build trust by acting with authenticity, empathy, and good intent. Strive for Excellence – We continually push ourselves to improve, innovate, and deliver high-quality care and services.