RN - OR

About the role

Step into the OR with purpose — join our team of Circulation Nurses and support life-saving care!! How You Grow, Learn And Thrive Matters Here.

Responsibilities

• ENHANCED Sign on Bonus and Relocation Available for Qualified Candidates!
• The OR RN Circulator provides comprehensive perioperative nursing care by coordinating patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• The Circulator RN serves as the patient advocate in the operating room, ensuring patient safety, adherence to surgical standards, and seamless communication among the surgical team.
• Four (4) Operating rooms in our Espanola Hospital; The schedule is: 0630 - 5pm (4×10’s) with a rotating day off; Call: 1/per week, 1 weekend (every 5th weekend). Night, Weekend and Weekend Night Differentials available
• 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/PALS

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system
• Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more