Operating Room Circulator RN
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Specialty: Registered Nurse (Operating Room Circulator)
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Details

• Shifts: Primarily 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM; some shifts 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Shift Notes: Must be willing to take "dots" and "double dots" (stay over after shift based on room completion)
• Patient Population: Pediatrics to Geriatrics
• Specialty Experience Required: Minimum 1 year as an RN circulator in the intraoperative setting
• Specialties Covered: Retina surgery, total hip/knees, hand surgery, breast oncology and reconstruction, ENT, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia repairs, podiatry
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Rooms: 5 rooms with an average daily census of 18
• Electronic Systems: Epic, Pyxis
• Scrub Color: Provided by facility
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Weekends: None required
• Floating: Rare
• Call Requirements: No formal call, but may need to stay late based on room completion ("dots" and "double dots")
• Holiday Work: Required to work major holidays if they fall during assignment (expectation varies by number of holidays during contract)

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required
• Other certifications may be relevant depending on specialty area (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP), but BLS is the minimum required for this role

Experience Requirements

• Years of Specialty Experience: Minimum 1 year intraoperative circulator experience
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time; failure to comply may delay start by 2 weeks due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Clinical screening required to determine fit before final approval
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 14 weeks = 14 hours)

Health & Background Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days of start
• Education verification required (degree related to specialty)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (cannot start with results pending)
• TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months of start
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or declination (strongly encouraged during flu season)
• Annual TB questionnaire required

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blind testing required (with alternative assessment if needed)
• Other competency exams may be required depending on specialty and unit

Additional Notes

• No weekends required
• Rare floating to other units
• Must adhere to facility dress and professional appearance policies
• Must review and sign facility code of conduct prior to start

This position is ideal for an RN with at least 1 year of intraoperative circulator experience who is comfortable working varied shifts in a surgical setting with a diverse patient population. Prior travel experience is not required.