OR Circulator RN
Sitka, AK
GlobalPoint
4x10 hrs, Flexible
$4,000/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftFlexible
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,636/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$2,364/week
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- 401k retirement plan
Description
Job Summary:
South East Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) Circulator to join its surgical services team in Juneau, Alaska.
The OR provides care for a wide variety of elective and emergency surgical procedures, including abdominal, thoracic, urology, ENT, plastic surgery, orthopedic, vascular, and OB/GYN cases.
The RN Circulator is responsible for coordinating surgical activities, maintaining patient safety throughout procedures, and ensuring cases proceed efficiently throughout the day. This position requires strong clinical judgment, multitasking abilities, and the flexibility to participate in after-hours call coverage for nights, weekends, and holidays.
Candidates with Operating Room experience in critical access hospitals or rural surgical settings are strongly preferred.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Provide professional nursing care as an OR Circulator.
- Coordinate and facilitate surgical procedures while maintaining patient safety.
- Perform circulating duties for elective and emergency surgical cases.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other surgical team members.
- Maintain a safe and sterile surgical environment.
- Support surgical procedures across multiple specialties, including abdominal, thoracic, urology, ENT, plastic surgery, orthopedic, vascular, and OB/GYN.
- Efficiently manage multiple responsibilities to ensure timely surgical operations.
- Participate in after-hours call coverage for nights, weekends, and holidays.
Required Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (ADN or BSN).
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Current, active, full, and unrestricted Alaska Registered Nurse (RN) license required at the time of submission.
- Minimum of 3 years of Operating Room Circulator experience.
- Current flu vaccination required.
Required Certifications:
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Employer
GlobalPoint
As the top healthcare recruitment agency, GlobalPoint fills the gap between the hospitals and the well-qualified nurses. Our modern recruitment platform delivers the fastest and most compliant placements via our real-time data insights. Streamlining the recruitment process from different talent sources is a nerve-wracking task, and we use smart tools to ensure the quality care for your hospital.
Our next-gen technology saves time and effort to take care of the patients with our registered nursing and healthcare services.
About Sitka, AK
As a Travel Operating Room Circulating Nurse in Sitka, AK here's what you should know:- Sitka's cost of living is higher than the national average due to its remote location, with housing and groceries being particularly expensive.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 57°F to 63°F, while winter lows range from 28°F to 35°F.
- Short term rentals may be limited in Sitka due to its remote location, but options may be available through local real estate agencies or online platforms.
- Sitka is not very car-friendly, as the town is relatively small and walkable.
- Public transportation options are limited, but biking and walking are popular due to the compact size of the town.
- Sitka has a diverse population with a mix of Native Alaskan, Caucasian, and Asian residents.
- The age range is varied, with a significant portion of the population being middle-aged or older.
- Common health issues may include seasonal affective disorder due to the long, dark winters.
- Sitka has a small but active community of travel nurses.
- Sitka offers a range of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing.
- There are also local restaurants serving fresh seafood, art galleries showcasing Native Alaskan art, and occasional music and cultural events.
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