Perioperative Registered Nurse (OR Circulator)

Role Summary

The Perioperative Registered Nurse (OR Circulator) plays a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care within the surgical environment. Serving as the patient’s advocate throughout the perioperative experience, this role ensures that every procedure is performed with precision, safety, and excellence.

This position is ideal for both experienced OR nurses and those looking to grow into perioperative practice. You will work in a collaborative surgical setting where teamwork, clinical excellence, and patient advocacy are at the forefront of every interaction.

Duties & Responsibilities

Patient Advocacy & Clinical Excellence

• Serve as the patient advocate throughout the surgical experience

• Deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered care across all perioperative settings

• Protect patient dignity, privacy, and rights at all times

Intraoperative Nursing Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee patient care during surgical procedures

• Verify correct patient, procedure, site, and documentation at all times

• Perform surgical counts to prevent retained surgical items

• Safely administer medications and monitor patient response

• Manage surgical specimens in accordance with policy, ensuring accurate labeling and tracking

Patient Safety & Monitoring

• Protect patients from surgical risks including chemical, electrical, thermal, and mechanical hazards

• Monitor and maintain patient stability across all systems, including respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological

• Prevent surgical site infections by adhering to sterile technique and safety protocols

Collaboration & Communication

• Communicate patient status clearly and effectively with the surgical team and across the continuum of care

• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary team members

• Utilize strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to maintain a positive and efficient work environment

Professional Practice & Growth

• Maintain clinical competencies and pursue ongoing professional development

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and required educational programs

• Deliver consistent, high-quality care across diverse patient populations and surgical settings

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Oregon

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

• CNOR certification preferred

• Completion of Periop 101 program preferred

• CRASE training preferred (required if assignment exceeds six months)

• Previous OR circulator or scrub experience preferred

• Strong multitasking ability in a fast-paced surgical environment

• Excellent critical thinking and attention to detail

• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Location & Work Type

On-site position within a surgical setting
Full-time opportunity

If you're interested, please reply to this advertisement or directly email your resume to me at DSalgado@teemagroup.com or by calling/texting (949) 295-5951.
I strive to reply within 48 hours. Looking forward to connecting with you soon. Thank you!