Travel Nurse RN - OR Circulate
Shelton, WA
American Consultants
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Travel Registered Nurse OR Circulator- Washington

Schedule- 7am-3pm

Pay Package

Taxable- $35/hour

Tax Free- $1246/week

Total- $2646/week

American Consultants is seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Travel Registered Nurse (RN) Circulator to join our dynamic healthcare team in Shelton, WA. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide exceptional perioperative care across diverse surgical settings, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and optimal outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in operating room environments, demonstrate proficiency with advanced medical technologies, and be committed to delivering comprehensive patient-centered care. This position is integral to supporting surgical teams in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment, contributing to the delivery of high-quality healthcare services.

Duties

• Act as a Circulator during surgical procedures, coordinating patient care and ensuring adherence to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
• Prepare the operating room by verifying equipment functionality, assembling necessary supplies, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Assist surgical teams by managing patient positioning, documentation, and intraoperative monitoring.
• Monitor patient vital signs continuously and respond promptly to any changes or emergencies.
• Maintain accurate medical records using electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner, documenting all perioperative activities thoroughly.
• Support preoperative assessments and postoperative care planning, including discharge instructions and patient education.
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, scrub nurses, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate smooth surgical workflows.
• Administer medications and injections as authorized within scope of practice, including local anesthesia or sedation when applicable.
• Ensure proper sterilization of instruments and adherence to sterile field protocols throughout procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to surgical safety and patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing with current state licensure.
• Proven experience as an OR Circulator or circulating nurse within hospital settings; Level I Trauma Center or teaching hospital experience preferred.
• Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner; familiarity with ICD coding (ICD-10/ICD-9) is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of aseptic technique, sterile processing, and infection control practices.
• Experience with advanced procedures including cardiac catheterization, neuro or spinal surgeries, ophthalmology, or outpatient ambulatory surgeries is desirable.
• Competence in handling complex cases involving trauma medicine, critical care environments, or specialty areas like pediatrics or geriatrics.
• Ability to perform technical skills such as suturing, IV insertion/infusion, specimen collection/processing, and ventilator management.
• Excellent assessment skills with the ability to respond swiftly during emergencies; familiarity with airway management and acute pain management protocols.
• Knowledge of medical terminology relevant to perioperative care and familiarity with hospital protocols including HIPAA compliance.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams and patient education.
• Additional certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) are highly valued. If you are a dedicated RN with a passion for surgical excellence and patient advocacy, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity in <LOCATION>. Join us in delivering exceptional perioperative care that makes a difference.