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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR Circulator RN for a 13-week travel contract at a Level III Trauma, Joint Commission-accredited community hospital in Lake Havasu City, AZ.
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Position is located in the Operating Room of a 171-bed community hospital and regional referral center
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Level III Trauma Center, Joint Commission accredited, and a certified Chest Pain Center
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Case mix includes total joints (hip, knee, and shoulder), neuro and ortho spine, craniotomies, robotics, OB/GYN, podiatry, urology, general surgery, and plastics — averaging 10 to 25 cases per day
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Facility is in the process of launching MAKO robotic-assisted knee and hip procedures
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Robotic surgery platform in use: Da Vinci Xi
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EHR system: Meditech
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Shift: Day shift, 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
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Every other weekend coverage is required; weekend call is covered by a team consisting of an RN, CSTFA, and CST
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On-call requirements vary based on staffing levels
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Float requirement: may be required to float within a 25-mile radius of the facility
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Active AZ RN license or a compact RN license currently in hand
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AHA certifications required
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Minimum 1–2 years of OR circulator experience required
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Social Security number required for consideration
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Date of birth required for consideration
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Primary responsibilities include circulating for a high-volume OR with complex surgical cases including robotics, neuro, and orthopedic spine
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Call cases are not uncommon, including weekend XLIF spine procedures and urgent total hip cases for fracture patients
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Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to qualify for the travel pay rate
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Candidates who have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
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Candidates who are employed full-time elsewhere are not eligible
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Lake Havasu City offers abundant outdoor recreation including fishing, golfing, swimming, and hiking, as well as local dining and scenic mountain and lake views
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Conveniently located within driving distance of Las Vegas (2.5 hrs), Phoenix (3.25 hrs), the Grand Canyon (3.5 hrs), and Los Angeles/San Diego (5 hrs)
