OR RN Circulator
Grants, NM
Malone Healthcare - Nursing
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

🏥 Travel RN – Operating Room (OR Circulator) | Critical Access Hospital

⏰ Schedule & Weekly Hours

• Specialty: Operating Room (OR Circulator)
• Facility Type: Critical Access Hospital (CAH)
• Weekly Hours: Typically 36–40 hours/week (schedule may vary by facility)
• On-Call: Required for after-hours surgeries, emergencies, trauma activations, and urgent procedures

📋 Position Overview

The OR Circulator RN serves as the patient's advocate throughout the perioperative process and is responsible for coordinating nursing care before, during, and immediately after surgical procedures.

This role requires strong independent decision-making, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively in a smaller rural hospital environment with limited resources.

🩺 Core Responsibilities

Patient Advocacy & Safety

• Verify patient identity, procedure, consent, and surgical site
• Perform pre-operative assessments
• Participate in surgical time-outs
• Advocate for the anesthetized patient throughout the procedure
• Maintain a safe surgical environment

Operating Room Management

• Prepare OR suites before procedures
• Ensure equipment, instruments, and supplies are available
• Anticipate surgeon and procedural needs
• Maintain sterile technique and address any contamination concerns

Intraoperative Circulator Duties

• Open sterile supplies
• Handle and document specimens
• Coordinate communication between the surgical team and anesthesia
• Perform and document sponge, sharps, and instrument counts
• Monitor workflow throughout procedures

Patient Monitoring

• Monitor patient condition and responses during surgery
• Collaborate with anesthesia providers
• Ensure patient safety and comfort throughout the procedure

Documentation

• Complete accurate electronic charting for:
  • Procedures
  • Implants
  • Medications
  • Supplies
  • Patient outcomes
  • Intraoperative events

🏥 Surgical Experience Preferred

Candidates with experience in the following areas will be highly competitive:

• General Surgery
• Orthopedics
• OB/GYN Procedures
• Endoscopy
• Minor Trauma Cases

🚑 Additional Responsibilities

Post-Operative Care

• Assist with patient transfer to PACU
• Provide comprehensive handoff reports
• Ensure continuity of care

Emergency Response

• Surgical emergencies
• Trauma activations
• Code situations
• After-hours procedures

Supply & Equipment Management

• Inventory management
• Equipment troubleshooting
• Resource utilization in a Critical Access Hospital setting

📜 Required Qualifications

Education

• ADN or BSN from an accredited nursing program
• BSN preferred

Licensure

• Active RN License

Accepted:

• State RN License
• Compact RN License (accepted in lieu of NM license)

Required Certifications

✅ BLS (AHA)

Required or Obtain Shortly After Start

✅ ACLS (Required or obtained within 6 months)

Preferred Certifications

⭐ PALS
⭐ CNOR

📋 Experience Requirements

Strongly Preferred

• 1–2+ years Operating Room Circulator experience

Preferred

• Critical Access Hospital experience
• Rural hospital experience
• Small facility experience

💻 Technical Skills

• Electronic Medical Record proficiency
• Surgical documentation
• Equipment troubleshooting
• Supply management