RN - CVOR

The Operating Room RN Circulator provides professional nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. As the patient’s advocate in the operating room, the Circulator manages the overall nursing care in the OR, ensures a safe and sterile environment, coordinates the surgical team, and maintains accountability for supplies, equipment, and documentation. This role requires versatility, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a hospital environment with limited resources and frequent on‑call demands.

• Verify patient identity, surgical site, consent, and history.
• Perform preoperative assessments, participate in time‑out procedures, and advocate for the anesthetized patient throughout the perioperative phase.
• Prepare the OR suite with necessary equipment, supplies, and instruments prior to procedures.
• Anticipate and respond to the needs of the surgical team.
• Monitor and maintain aseptic/sterile technique and report any breaks in technique.
• Manage non‑sterile aspects of the procedure, including opening sterile supplies, handling specimens, and documenting intraoperative events.
• Continuously assess patient status, vital signs, and physiological responses.
• Accurately document nursing care, medications, implants, supplies, and patient responses in the electronic health record.
• Maintain inventory of supplies, ensure functionality of equipment, and participate in cost‑effective resource utilization.
• Assist with patient transfer to PACU or other units, providing hand‑off report and ensuring continuity of care.
• Respond promptly to emergencies, including trauma activations or complications.
• Adhere to infection control policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in performance improvement and safety initiatives.
• Work closely with a small, multidisciplinary team in a resource‑limited setting.

• Graduate of an accredited Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program (BSN preferred).
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license; compact nursing license may be substituted.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required (or obtain within 6 months).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.
• Minimum 1-2 years of Operating Room experience as a Circulator strongly preferred.
• Experience in a Critical Access Hospital or small facility is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures, aseptic technique, and perioperative nursing standards.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.

This position offers a first shift schedule with frequent on‑call demands.

This is a 13‑week contract position.

• Health Benefits:
  
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy:
  We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support:
  In‑house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan:
  Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution

Acute Care, City, Grants, State, NM 87020