RN Circulating - Per Diem

About the role

The Circulating OR Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures. This role functions as the patient advocate in the operating room, ensuring patient safety, maintaining sterile technique, coordinating surgical team activities, and supporting surgeons and anesthesia providers throughout procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients preoperatively and review medical history, allergies, lab results, and surgical consent forms
• Prepare operating rooms with necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies for scheduled procedures
• Verify patient identity, procedure, and surgical site according to safety protocols and time-out procedures
• Cook up care among surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and ancillary staff
• Maintain sterile environment and enforce infection prevention standards
• Monitor patient condition throughout surgical procedures and document intraoperative care accurately
• Administer medications and IV fluids as ordered
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations and changes in patient condition
• Ensure surgical specimens are properly labeled and transported
• Perform accurate charting and electronic medical record documentation
• Aid with room turnover and preparation for subsequent cases
• Educate patients and families regarding perioperative care and recovery expectations
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and compliance with regulatory standards

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification preferred or required based on facility policy
• At least 1 year of recent Operating Room nursing knowledge and experience preferred
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and perioperative nursing standards
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CNOR certification preferred
• Experience in multiple surgical specialties including orthopedics, general surgery, robotics, cardiovascular, or neuro surgery
• Experience with EMR systems and perioperative documentation software