Experience: Mid Level
Salary: $38 - $51 per hour
Job Details
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We are seeking an experienced OR Circulator to join our outpatient surgery center specializing exclusively in orthopedic procedures. The ideal candidate is a skilled perioperative nurse with a strong orthopedic background who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented ambulatory surgery environment. This role focuses on delivering safe, efficient, and patient-centered care throughout the perioperative process.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the circulating nurse for orthopedic surgical procedures in an outpatient setting
Ensure operating rooms are properly prepared, equipped, and stocked for scheduled cases
Verify patient identity, procedure, and surgical site in compliance with safety protocols
Maintain sterile technique and ensure adherence to infection prevention standards
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other team members
Manage intraoperative documentation and patient care records accurately and timely
Advocate for patient safety, comfort, and dignity throughout the surgical experience
Anticipate surgeon and procedural needs specific to orthopedic cases (e.g., implants, instrumentation, positioning)
Assist with room turnover and efficiency between cases
Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and facility policies and procedures
Qualifications
Active RN license in good standing (state-specific requirements apply)
Minimum of 2 years of OR Circulating experience, with a strong emphasis on orthopedic surgery
Experience in an outpatient or ambulatory surgery center preferred
Thorough knowledge of orthopedic procedures, instruments, implants, and equipment
BLS required; ACLS preferred (or ability to obtain)
Strong communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills
Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume surgical environment
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand for extended periods
Lift, position, and transfer patients as needed
Manual dexterity to handle surgical equipment and supplies
A bit about us:
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A well-established outpatient surgery center specializing in complex orthopedic cases.
Why join us?
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Predictable schedules with no overnight, weekend, or holiday shifts
Collaborative, specialty-focused orthopedic team
Free lunches daily provided by the surgeons
Patient-centered outpatient environment
Competitive compensation and benefits package
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