Travel RN - OR Circulator

Travel RN – OR Circulator

Location:

Clearlake, CA

Talented Medical Solutions

We are seeking an experienced Operating Room (OR) Circulator RN to provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced surgical environment. This role involves coordinating intraoperative care, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring patient safety across the surgical continuum.

• Shift: Day Shift (varies by assignment)
• Call:
  Required (shared rotation)
• Floating:
  May float to PACU, outpatient endoscopy, or central services as needed
• Patient Population:
  Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric

• Serve as Circulating Nurse in the OR (may also scrub or float as needed)
• Coordinate patient care with surgeons, anesthesia, and surgical team
• Ensure compliance with time-out procedures and patient safety protocols
• Maintain sterile environment and infection control standards
• Monitor patient condition throughout surgical procedures
• Provide emotional and physical support to patients and families
• Participate in performance improvement and regulatory compliance initiatives

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Active California RN License
• Certifications
  
  Required:
  • BLS (required prior to patient care; maintained every 2 years)
  • ACLS (within 6 months of hire; maintained every 2 years)
  • PALS (within 6 months for perioperative roles; maintained every 2 years)
• Preferred
  
  Certifications:
  
  CNOR, PANAC, AAOPU
• Strong OR circulating experience required
• Ability to work across multiple surgical specialties

• Frequent standing, bending, lifting, and patient transfers (up to 50 lbs)
• Exposure to blood and bodily fluids (Category
  1)
• Use of clinical equipment including IV pumps, monitors, and surgical tools
• Adherence to HIPAA and all confidentiality standards

• Must comply with all vaccination requirements (medical/religious exemptions may apply)
• Participation in E-Verify required
• Must adhere to organizational policies, safety standards, and regulatory guidelines

• Work with a respected healthcare system
• Diverse surgical case exposure
• Opportunity to expand skills across perioperative settings
• Collaborative, patient-focused environment