RN - Operating Room

Location: 2100 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Clovis, NM 88101-9412. Full-time, FTE 1.0, non-exempt.

Pay

Hourly range: $39.69 – $58.17. Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and eligible lead roles.

Schedule

• Primary shift: 6:30 am – 3:15 pm
• 24‑hour weekend/holiday call (typically 4–5 calls per month)
• Varied days and hours as needed

About the role

Step into the OR with purpose — join our team of Circulation Nurses and support life‑saving care. The PRMC Surgical Services Department operates 8 dedicated OR rooms. The OR RN Circulator provides comprehensive perioperative nursing care by coordinating patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures, serving as the patient advocate in the operating room to ensure safety, adherence to surgical standards, and seamless communication among the surgical team.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety wearable badge for discreet emergency calls
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system
• Wellness program: free on‑site and community‑based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and advocate for the surgical patient — perform preoperative and intraoperative assessments, verify consents, confirm surgical site and procedure, and advocate for patient safety throughout the surgical experience.
• Manage the surgical environment — ensure the operating room is properly prepared, maintained, and monitored, including equipment readiness, sterility, environmental controls, and availability of supplies.
• Facilitate surgical team communication — coordinate care among surgeons, anesthesia providers, scrub staff, and other team members, ensuring clear communication, accurate documentation, and adherence to surgical safety standards (e.g., time‑outs).
• Ensure compliance and safety standards — initiate and document perioperative protocols, administer medications per orders, maintain accurate intraoperative records, and respond effectively to emergency situations.
• Lead and support perioperative care delivery — delegate tasks appropriately, supervise LPNs and non‑licensed assistive personnel, support orientation of new staff, and participate in quality improvement, shared governance, and professional practice initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing
• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
• BLS certification required at time of hire
• ACLS certification
• PALS certification
• One (1) year of Operating Room/Circulator experience highly preferred
• Must live within 30 minutes of the hospital

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not‑for‑profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multi‑specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees — including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care), and Commercial health plans.