Travel RN - Operating Room Circulator Educator

Operating Room RN Circulator Educator
Location: Hermiston, Oregon
Schedule: 3 x 12-hour shifts

A respected community hospital in Eastern Oregon is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN Circulator Educator to lead clinical education and elevate perioperative practice across the organization.

This is more than a clinical role—it's an opportunity to shape the future of surgical nursing, mentor staff, and drive measurable improvements in patient outcomes. If you're a seasoned OR nurse with a passion for teaching, simulation, and quality improvement, this role offers both leadership and purpose.

• Design and deliver engaging education programs for perioperative staff
• Teach clinical concepts using adult learning principles
• Lead onboarding, competency validation, and ongoing staff development
• Simulation & Clinical Innovation
• Utilize simulation tools (mannequins, software) to enhance clinical readiness
• Create realistic learning scenarios that strengthen critical thinking and safety
• Partner with leadership to assess learning needs and build targeted programs
• Align education initiatives with departmental and organizational goals
• Collaborate with Quality teams on performance improvement strategies
• Quality & Continuous Improvement
• Evaluate effectiveness of training programs using measurable outcomes
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical performance and patient care
• Support organization-wide quality initiatives
• Professional Excellence
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and compassionate care
• Maintain strong communication, organization, and professionalism
• Ensure compliance with ethical and patient confidentiality standards

Education

• BSN required (or commitment to obtain within 3 years)
• MSN strongly preferred

Licensure & Certifications

• BLS, ACLS, PALS required
• CNOR required

Experience

• 5+ years of hospital nursing experience
• 3+ years in the Operating Room
• Prior education, training, or precepting experience preferred
• Simulation-based training experience strongly preferred

Skills

• Curriculum development and instructional design
• Strong communication and presentation abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Highly organized, adaptable, and collaborative