RN Circulator, Surgical Services

Registered Nurse, Circulator - Surgical Services (DAY SHIFTS)

Northwest Florida Community Hospital (NFCH), in Chipley, FL, is seeking a full‑time experienced, energetic and dedicated Registered Nurse to provide exceptional care for our patients in support with medical Providers and staff, in our Surgical Services department. At NFCH, our strength lies in our promise of “Your Health…Our Mission”, where we get to know our patients and residence, care for them, and ease their way.

Working at our organization means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best‑in‑class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. We are a community where all people, regardless of differences, are welcome, secure, and valued.

We value respect, appreciation, collaboration, diversity, and a shared commitment to serving our communities. Join our team of passionate caregivers and make Northwest Florida Community Hospital your new home.

A circulator nurse is a registered nurse who assists surgeons and other healthcare professionals during surgical procedures. They work outside the operating room’s sterile field by ensuring a clean and sterile environment, prepping for operations, recording surgery proceedings, monitoring surgical staff and tools and managing the delivery of samples and specimens. Circulating nurses are responsible for a wide range of duties and responsibilities.

• Assisting with patient positioning, prepping the surgical site, and ensuring proper patient monitoring.
• Preparing the operating room with necessary equipment, supplies, and sterile instruments.
• Monitoring the surgical team to maintain aseptic technique and identify any breaches in sterility.
• Receiving, labeling, and managing surgical specimens as needed.
• Accurately documenting the surgical procedure, including details like medications administered, blood loss, and any complications.
• Proactively identifying and addressing the needs of the surgical team during the procedure.
• Assisting in managing any unexpected situations or emergencies during surgery.
• Keeping good records and maintaining patients’ charts.
• Working with surgeons, medical/surgical nurses and post-acute caregivers to create comprehensive patient care from pre‑to‑post‑op.
• Counting surgical supplies before, during, and after the procedure.
• Assisting the surgical team with repositioning the patient or other tasks.
• Coordinating communication between the surgical team and other departments.
• Monitoring vital signs, confirming the surgical site, and addressing any concerns promptly.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Florida RN licensure.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications preferred.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Ability to problem‑solve.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

1 year of experience; new graduates welcome.

• Shift Differential Pay
• On Call Pay
• 401K with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Free services with NFCH providers
• A generous PTO plan
• Competitive pay
• Health and wellness discounts
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Full‑time

• Based on years of experience
• On Call pay
• Overtime pay

Surgery

Hospital

Day Shift

• Prolonged periods of standing, reaching, and bending.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Physical strength and agility to position patients for a variety of diagnostic examinations.

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