Outpatient Surgery OR Circulator RN
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room Circulator

Job Details

• Schedule: Four 9-hour shifts per week; varied shift times (6:00-3:30, 6:30-4:00, 8:00-5:30, 8:30-6:00)
• Patient Population: Pediatrics to Geriatrics
• Unit Systems: Epic, Pyxis
• Ratio / Census: 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio; 5 operating rooms with an average daily census of 18
• Floating: Rare, within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Call Requirements: No formal call; however, may be required to stay late based on room completion status
• Weekends: None
• Holidays: Expected to work major holidays if they fall during assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day)
• Return to Orientation (RTO): Maximum 7 days; blackout dates during Spring Break (April 4th-12th)
• Scrub Color: Provided by facility

Contract Length

• 14 weeks

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an RN circulator in the intraoperative setting
• Experience with specialties including retina surgery, total hip/knee replacements, hand surgery, breast oncology and reconstruction, ENT, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia repairs, podiatry
• Note: 1st time travelers are accepted

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC accepted
• Additional certifications may be required depending on specialty or unit:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Required for certain specialties (check unit specifics)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Required if working with pediatric patients in certain areas
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – May be required depending on specialty
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – Facility requires online course completion within a few months of hire (no renewal required)

Required Licenses

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for the state of Georgia

Required Compliance and Documentation

• Background check completed within 30 days prior to start, including education verification
• Education verification of related degree (can be pending at start with proof of processing)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months (with additional requirements if history of positive TB)
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap highly recommended)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required by agency
• Color blindness testing required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required if applicable to specialty/unit

Additional Notes

• Full compliance with all documentation and certifications is required to start on time; delays in compliance may result in a 2-week pushback due to orientation scheduling
• Candidates will undergo a clinical pre-screen to determine fit before final approval
• Locals are accepted at the same rate
• Orientation hours are non-billable and vary based on contract length

This position is ideal for RNs with intraoperative circulator experience seeking a travel contract in outpatient surgery with a diverse surgical specialty mix.