Registered Nurse, OR Circulator

Hopedale Medical Complex seeks a Registered Nurse OR Circulator to provide compassionate perioperative care in a rural critical access hospital. In this role, you'll coordinate surgical cases, complete patient assessments, maintain a safe sterile field, and collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and surgical techs. You'll support patients and families with education and reassurance while ensuring accurate documentation and regulatory compliance. Join a close-knit, community-focused team with opportunities to grow across our expanding campus services.
Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care as an OR circulator for surgical patients from pre-op through recovery handoff
• Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesia, and surgical techs to ensure safe, efficient procedures
• Prepare, verify, and maintain sterile environment, equipment, and supplies for each case
• Perform patient assessments, verify consents, allergies, and surgical site, and document accurately in the medical record
• Monitor patient status intraoperatively and advocate for patient safety and comfort
• Follow infection prevention, medication administration, and safety protocols in compliance with regulatory standards
• Communicate clearly with patients and families to provide education and emotional support
• Participate in on-call rotation, emergencies, and rapid response as needed
• Collaborate with cross-campus teams supporting hospital, clinic, and senior living services
• Engage in continuing education, quality improvement, and policy updates for perioperative services

• Perioperative nursing
• Operating room circulation
• Patient assessment
• Intraoperative monitoring
• Aseptic and sterile technique
• Electronic health records documentation
• Medication administration and IV therapy
• Pre- and post-operative patient education
• Infection prevention and control
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration