Outpatient Surgery OR Circulator RN
Augusta, GA
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Outpatient Surgery

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Description

• Schedule: Two shifts available (6:30 AM - 3:00 PM and 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM)
• Work hours: 72 hours over two weeks (5 days one week, 4 days the next)
• One day off every other week
• Patient population ranges from pediatrics to geriatrics
• Role: RN operating room circulator with at least 1 year of circulator experience in the intraoperative setting
• Surgical specialties include: Retina surgery, total hip/knee replacements, hand surgery, breast oncology and reconstruction, ENT, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia repairs, podiatry
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4, with 5 operating rooms and an average daily census of 18
• Unit systems used: Epic, Pyxis
• No weekend shifts required
• Floating is rare and only within facility/scope of practice as needed
• No on-call requirements, but may need to stay late depending on room completion status
• Time off requests have a maximum of 7 days and blackout dates apply during Spring Break (April 4-12)
• Holiday work expectations: If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it; if 2 holidays, expected to work both; if 3 holidays, expected to work 2
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day
• Full compliance with onboarding and credentialing required to start on time

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Georgia
• Minimum 1 year of outpatient surgery experience within the last year
• Experience in hand surgery
• Experience in ENT surgery
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days of start, including criminal, sex offender, and education verification
• Education verification required; diploma or transcripts may be accepted if pending
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
  • TB questionnaire updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Flu vaccination or declination required during flu season
• Competency exams required for medication administration, dysrhythmia/EKG, and color blindness testing
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months
• Verification of recent work history and clinical references required

Additional Notes

• Orientation hours depend on contract length
• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Candidate will undergo a clinical pre-screen to determine fit before final approval
• Dress code and professional appearance policies must be reviewed and followed
• Code of conduct acknowledgment required prior to start

This position is ideal for an RN with intraoperative circulator experience seeking a travel contract in outpatient surgery with a diverse surgical specialty mix and a structured schedule.