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What they do
An Operating Room Registered Nurse cares for patients undergoing surgery in a hospital operating room. Helps prepare patients for surgery, and works with Surgeons and other specialists as part of an operating room medical team. Works in settings that require clinical and surgery experience and ongoing training.
$108,988 / year median in California
+3% projected growth
Job Description
MLK Community Hospital seeks a full-time RN Circulator Nurse to provide safe, culturally competent perioperative care in a modern OR setting. The Circulator coordinates pre
- intra
- and post-operative care, verifies consents, ensures sterile technique, and advocates for patient safety.
This role collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia, and surgical techs, accurately documents in the EHR, administers medications, and responds to emergencies. Nurses thrive in a mission-driven, equity-focused culture that values teamwork, professional growth, and high-quality outcomes for an underserved South Los Angeles community. Responsibilities Provide circulating RN support for surgical procedures in the operating room Coordinate and document pre
- intra
- and post-operative nursing care Verify patient identity, consents, site, and required documentation before surgery Maintain patient safety, comfort, and advocacy throughout procedures Ensure adherence to aseptic and sterile techniques and OR safety protocols Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical technologists Administer medications and manage IV access per orders and policies Monitor patient status and respond promptly to changes and emergencies Accurately chart in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) Participate in quality, safety, and process-improvement initiatives Required Skills Operating room nursing Circulating nurse duties Pre•and post-operative care Patient assessment and monitoring Aseptic and sterile technique Intraoperative documentation Medication administration IV insertion and management Electronic Health Records (EHR) Interdisciplinary team collaboration