Surgical Nurse, Circulator

UNC Health Care; Old Farm (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care is seeking a Surgical Nurse to join the Operating Room team in Lenoir Health at Kinston, NC. This full-time role supports intraoperative patient care as a team leader, working with surgical techs, anesthesia, and surgeons, with pre-operative verification and safety oversight.

The position requires NC RN licensure, ACLS/CPR certification, and strong interpersonal skills. Ten-hour shifts with call duties, onsite work, and a competitive hourly rate apply.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as RN in NC.
• ACLS and CPR certification required.
• CNOR desirable.
• Previous OR experience preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work under pressure.
• Must be able to work on a computer.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as part of the OR team.
• Lead the operating room team with surgical staff.
• Verify pre-operative patient safety.
• Maintain intraoperative safety standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Communication

Manual dexterity

Computer literacy

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary:

• The Surgical Nurse is a registered nurse who provides services as a member of the OR team, that contributes to the overall care of the patient intraoperatively. Working as a team leader of the operating room in conjunction with surgical techs, anesthesia, and surgeons Ensuring pre-operative verification and safety of patients is key. Oversight of intraoperative safety, ensuring all standards are met and followed, is vital in this role. The role includes technical and mechanical functions as well as having the ability to function in unusual situations by utilizing expert knowledge and professional judgement in assessing the problem and then implementing significant nursing action.

Responsibilities:

• Patients and families are served in providing direct patient care services. Perform duties and conduct interpersonal relationships with co-workers, physicians and other departments in a manner designed to project a positive image of the department and hospital.

Other Information

Other information:

• EDUCATION
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• EXPERIENCE
  • Previous experience as an OR nurse preferred, but not required
• LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
  • Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of NC. ACLS and CPR certification required. CNOR desirable.
• OTHER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills, good manual dexterity, ability to work as a team member, ability to accept criticism, willingness to learn and cooperate, displays calm and self-confidence in acute stressful situations. Must be able to work on a computer.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT
  • Exposure to Blood-borne pathogens requiring the use of personal protective equipment, exposure to other infectious diseases, exposure to radiation, chemicals, airborne pathogens, chemicals and electrical hazards. May experience stressful work periods. Taking call required exposure to hazardous anesthetic agents. Subject to hazards of flammable, explosive gases.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be able to engage in the following physical activities on a daily basis: 1. Lengthy periods of standing. 2. Moving stretchers, carts and equipment. 3. Assisting with the positioning of patients. 4. Carrying and lifting instrument sets (trays) and various items of equipment. 5. Maintain emotional stability.
• AGE SPECIFIC SERVED
  • Newborn_x__ Infant_x_ Child_x_ Adolescent__x_ Adult__x_ Geriatric_x__

Job Details

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Operating Room

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

10 hour days, with call

Salary Range:$34.85 - $43.57per hour (Minimum to Midpoint )

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.