Registered Nurse, Operating Room Circulator

Location: Rutherfordton, NC |
Schedule: Full-time, on-site; standard shifts 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with 1-2 on-call shifts weekly and a 30-minute response time for call-backs required |
Compensation: $70,000 to $90,000 annually, plus $20,000 sign-on bonus

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Nurse to serve as an Operating Room Circulator. This role is central to ensuring safe, efficient surgical operations within a collaborative environment that values clinical expertise, innovation, and compassionate patient care.

• Conduct comprehensive pre-, intra-, and post-operative assessments to uphold patient safety
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team to support seamless operational flow
• Provide age- and procedure-appropriate nursing care throughout the perioperative process
• Maintain precise and timely documentation in medical records
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to achieve superior patient outcomes

• Current North Carolina State License or Compact License with North Carolina endorsement
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 90 days of hire
• Associate’s degree in nursing required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Surgery and Operating Room Circulation

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Salary range of $70,000 to $90,000 annually
• $20,000 sign-on bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Life, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Paid family leave and generous paid time off
• Tuition assistance and loan assistance for higher education and certifications
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Access to wellness programs, including gym memberships and mental health services

This position offers the chance to join a forward-thinking team that encourages continuous learning and professional development while delivering advanced, patient-centered healthcare solutions.