Operating Room RN Circulator
Memphis, Tennessee
Methodist South Hospital

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN Circulator)

Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Operating Room RN Circulator
• Shift: 5x8 hour shifts or 4x10 hour shifts (may change during interview)
• Weekly Hours: 40 hours
• On-call: Will take call (late team); details discussed during interview
• Block scheduling is not guaranteed

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years of OR experience without prior travel experience
• OR minimum 2 years of OR experience with prior travel experience

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Must have a Tennessee RN license or a compact RN license compliant with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) guidelines at time of submission
• Must live at least 100 miles from the facility (strict requirement)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Tennessee
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including OR experience within the last year
• 2 years or more of total travel experience
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start (no pending compliance allowed)
• Immunizations: Proof of immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B as applicable
• TB test: Negative 2-step PPD, Q-Gold, or T-spot within 1 year, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• Fit test for 3M N-95 mask within 1 year of start (must pass without limitations)

Background & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 60 days of start including statewide, county, federal, and education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Sex offender search and Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry search (TN only)
• Two recent professional references required
• Skills checklist and internal evaluation if employed with agency for 1 year or more

Additional Notes

• Block scheduling is not guaranteed; candidates should consider if this is a deal breaker
• Candidate must be prepared for on-call responsibilities
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs for RNs; no prints or embroidered scrubs allowed
• Photo badge with strict guidelines required prior to start
• Facility-specific questionnaires and confidentiality acknowledgment must be completed prior to start

Prior Travel Experience

• Prior travel experience is required if candidate has less than 3 years OR experience (minimum 2 years with travel)

This position is ideal for experienced OR RNs who meet the licensure and experience requirements and are comfortable with travel assignments and on-call duties.