Surgical OR Circulator RN
Fort Morgan, Colorado
Saint Joseph Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN Circulator (Surgery)

Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 07:00 AM – 03:30 PM

Job Summary

• Provide direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting for all age groups (neonates to older adults) using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Coordinate patient care with surgeons and anesthesiologists.
• Supervise and guide OR Technicians and other personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure continuous, quality patient care and efficient patient flow.
• Adhere to regulations, standards, and hospital/unit policies and procedures.
• Participate in performance improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services.
• Serve as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.
• On-call availability required:

  • Monday-Friday: 3:30 PM – 7:00 AM (when scheduled)
  • Saturday-Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM (when scheduled)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum of 1 year of OR Circulate experience, with recent experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Workplace Violence Prevention (DCI/BVP) training

Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse in Surgery
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN peri-operative experience expected.

Additional Information

• Must be able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Responsible for maintaining unit organization and efficient patient flow.
• Must be available for scheduled on-call shifts as noted.

This position is ideal for experienced peri-operative RNs seeking a 13-week long-term assignment in a surgical setting with a structured shift and on-call responsibilities.