Outpatient Surgery OR Circulator RN
Augusta, GA
American Traveler
4x9 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Outpatient Surgery position requiring at least one year of OR circulator experience and a GA or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in an outpatient surgery setting handling cases in retina surgery, total hip/knees, hand surgery, breast oncology, breast reconstruction, ENT, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia repairs, and podiatry
• Serves a patient population ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics
• Operates in five OR rooms with an average daily census of 18
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4
• Utilizes Epic for EMR and Pyxis for medication management
• Schedule consists of four 9-hour day shifts per week with varied start times (6:00-15:30, 6:30-16:00, 8:00-17:30, 8:30-18:00)
• No routine weekends or on-call required, but occasional late stays may be needed based on room closures
• Rare floating may occur within scope and facility needs
• Provide circulating nursing care for a wide range of surgical specialties
• Scrubs are provided by the facility
• Must be available to work major holidays during the assignment period based on facility policy
• A maximum of 7 days requested time off (RTO) is allowed, with blackout dates during Spring Break in April
• No special scheduling requests are permitted; shift assignments are firm
• Must complete full compliance requirements prior to assignment to ensure timely orientation
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Return travelers must have completed a successful assignment outside the health system before being considered if previously ineligible

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum of one year operating room circulator experience in the intraoperative setting
• Current BLS certification required
• Experience with Epic EMR and Pyxis preferred
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Applicants who have previously worked in this health system must have been away for at least one year before returning as a traveler

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts