Surgical OR Nurse Circulator – Team Leader

UNC Health Care; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care in North Carolina is seeking a Surgical Nurse (RN) to join the operating room team at Lenoir MEM. You will lead the OR team alongside surgical techs, anesthesia, and surgeons, ensuring pre-operative verification and patient safety throughout procedures.

The role requires a nursing graduate with NC RN licensure; ACLS/CPR certification is required, CNOR is desirable, and strong teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in NC; ACLS and CPR certification required.
• CNOR desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as part of the OR team.
• Lead the operating room team in conjunction with surgical techs, anesthesia, and surgeons.
• Ensure pre-operative verification and patient safety; maintain intraoperative safety.
• Apply expert judgment in addressing unusual situations and take appropriate nursing actions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Computer literacy

Education

RN license NC

ACLS certification

CPR certification

CNOR desirable

Job description

UNC Health Care in North Carolina is seeking a Surgical Nurse (RN) to join the operating room team at Lenoir MEM. You will lead the OR team alongside surgical techs, anesthesia, and surgeons, ensuring pre-operative verification and patient safety throughout procedures.

The role requires a nursing graduate with NC RN licensure; ACLS/CPR certification is required, CNOR is desirable, and strong teamwork and communication are essential.