Overview We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Circulator Registered Nurse to join our dynamic surgical team in Elko, NV. As a vital member of the surgical and procedural team, you will coordinate and support perioperative activities, ensuring safety, efficiency, and high-quality outcomes. This role offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your diverse nursing skills across multiple specialties, including ophthalmology, cardiology, critical care, and emergency medicine. Your proactive approach and clinical proficiency will help deliver seamless patient experiences from pre-op to post-op recovery. The RN circulator is the patient advocate, managing all necessary care inside the operating or procedure room for all patient populations and collaborating with all surgical team members to provide safe and efficient care.

Primary Responsibilities:

Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Acts as an advocate for the patient before, during, and after surgery. Ensures all aspects of key surgery safety checks are completed prior to and throughout the procedure/surgery. Works collaboratively with other surgical team members to ensure appropriate equipment, trays, and supplies are available for the assigned case and in good working order. Develop and execute an individualized peri-operative patient plan of care. Performs interventions to maintain patient stability and surgical site care. Communicate with the patient and/or designated support person to ensure the procedure, risks, benefits, peri- and post-operative plan of care and rehabilitation are well-understood and that the patient is involved in decisions impacting care and recovery. Accurate, complete, and legible documentation of the surgical process, including preoperative nursing care. Identifies and reports patient safety concerns, actual events, or near misses through the safety reporting system and to the OR Charge RN or CNO. Maintains privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information. Promotes and role models collegial, collaborative relationships with all interprofessional team members. Provides age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice. Qualifications Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license with current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Proven experience working in diverse clinical environments such as ICU, emergency room, operating room (OR), or critical care units. Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and diagnostic evaluation techniques. Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner for accurate documentation and patient record management. Experience with specialized procedures including catheterization (cardiac or urinary), suturing techniques, phlebotomy, and IV insertion. Ability to work effectively with individuals with disabilities or complex medical needs in settings like long-term care or hospice & palliative medicine. Excellent communication skills combined with a proactive attitude toward patient assessment and triage processes. Join us to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care and clinical excellence!

Work Location:

In person