Surgical Circulating Nurse – Team Partner, Call/Holidays

Baptist Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Arkansas is seeking a Circulating Nurse RN to join our perioperative team. The Circulating Nurse plans, organizes and administers care with surgeons to ensure safe and efficient patient outcomes and compliance with hospital policy and Arkansas Nurse Practice Act. New RN graduates or RNs with an unencumbered Arkansas license are welcome.

CPR is required; ACLS/PALS/NALS training is provided. BSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• New RN graduate or RN with an unencumbered license in good standing to practice in Arkansas.
• CPR required; some areas may require ACLS, PALS and/or NALS - training provided.
• BSN preferred.
• Applies basic knowledge and skills to meet standard of care.
• Works as a full partner of an interdisciplinary team with Hospital policies and Nurse Practice Act.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons and other healthcare professionals during surgical procedures.
• Maintain a clean, sterile environment outside the operating room.
• Administer medications as prescribed and monitor patient responses.
• Prepare for operations, perform surgical counts, and document procedure details.
• Monitor perioperative staff, instruments and equipment; support teamwork.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

ACLS/PALS/NALS training

BSN preferred

New RN graduate

Education

RN degree (ASN/BSN)

Job description

Baptist Health in Arkansas is seeking a Circulating Nurse RN to join our perioperative team. The Circulating Nurse plans, organizes and administers care with surgeons to ensure safe and efficient patient outcomes and compliance with hospital policy and Arkansas Nurse Practice Act. New RN graduates or RNs with an unencumbered Arkansas license are welcome.

CPR is required; ACLS/PALS/NALS training is provided. BSN is preferred.