Operating Room Circulator RN
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract) - Augusta, Georgia

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room Circulator
• Location: Augusta, Georgia
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 14 weeks
• Shift: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM and 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (rotating)
• Hours: 72 hours over two weeks (5 days one week, 4 days the next)
• Days Off: 1 day off every other week
• Weekend Requirement: None
• Floating: Rare
• Call Requirements: No formal call, but may need to stay late depending on room completion status
• Holiday Work: Expected to work major holidays during assignment (1 holiday = work it; 2 holidays = work both; 3 holidays = work two)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 1 year as an RN circulator in the intraoperative setting
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; 1st time travelers accepted

Patient Population & Specialties

• Patient population ranges from Pediatrics to Geriatrics
• Specialties include:

  • Retina surgery
  • Total hip/knee replacements
  • Hand surgery
  • Breast oncology and reconstruction
  • ENT
  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
  • Hernia repairs
  • Podiatry

Unit & Work Environment

• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Rooms: 5 rooms with an average daily census of 18
• Unit Systems: Epic, Pyxis
• Scrub Color: Provided by facility
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days allowed

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC accepted
• Other certifications may be required depending on specialty or unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP), but BLS is mandatory for this role

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance with documentation and certifications required to start on time
• Orientation hours are non-billable and depend on contract length (e.g., 14 weeks = 14 hours orientation)
• Background checks, education verification, and other pre-employment screenings required prior to start

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
• Drug screening (10-panel) within 30 days of start, negative results required before starting
• Required vaccinations or proof of immunity for:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (or signed declination)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season
• Annual TB questionnaire required regardless of TB status

Competency Exams & Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blindness testing required (with alternative assessment if needed)
• Other competency exams may be required depending on unit (e.g., Dysrhythmia/EKG exam)

Additional Notes

• Candidates will be clinically screened for fit before final approval
• Locals accepted at the same rate
• References and work history verification required (can be pending with proof of processing)
• Dress and professional appearance policies must be reviewed and followed
• Code of Conduct acknowledgment required prior to start

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 1 year of intraoperative circulator experience seeking a travel contract in a surgical setting with a diverse patient population and specialty cases.