Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Circulator

Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room (OR) Circulator

Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site (Call Required)Setting: Surgery Center / Perioperative Services

Location: Great Falls, Montana

We have partnered closely with a prominent regional healthcare system to secure a full-time, dedicated nursing professional for their surgical services division. We are currently seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room (OR) Circulator to join their clinical team. This position is ideal for an RN looking for a supportive environment that emphasizes excellent nurse-to-patient ratios, robust administrative backing, and a strong culture of surgical excellence.

Tucked into a scenic Montana community known for an exceptional quality of life and outdoor recreation, this role provides an ideal balance of professional clinical development and personal lifestyle stability.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive clinical care for patients throughout the intraoperative phase of surgery.
• Ensure all patient care, safety interventions, and surgical documentation strictly adhere to AORN standards, recommended practices, and institutional guidelines.
• Act as the vital patient advocate and coordinator in the OR, managing the sterile field setup, patient positioning, and room workflow.
• Provide clinical direction and collaborative support to Surgical Technicians, Instrument Technicians, and Materials Management clerks within the room.
• Work in close synchronization with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the Nurse Manager to ensure excellent patient outcomes.
• Participate in the departmental on-call rotation to support urgent, emergent, or scheduled after-hours surgical cases.
• Maintain the ability to dual-function as a Scrub Nurse when clinically or operationally indicated.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred).
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Montana (or immediate compact/endorsement eligibility).
• Certifications: Core certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) are required. CNOR national certification is highly desired.
• Experience: Previous professional Operating Room (OR) circulating experience is highly preferred. The ability or training to function as a Scrub Nurse is a distinct advantage.
• Core Skills: Strong foundational knowledge of basic nursing principles, rigorous application of the principles of asepsis, and customary computer/keyboarding skills for electronic charting.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• Robust retirement savings plan with a generous employer matching contribution.
• Fully covered medical malpractice insurance.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) allocation to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Access to continuous clinical education, AORN-aligned training, and professional development pathways.

Note on Compensation & Hiring Requirements: Final hourly compensation will be verified and determined by the organization based on your documented years of experience. All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of standard pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, drug screening, and health/immunization verification.

Note on Employment Status: The comprehensive benefits package and compensation structure detailed above are explicitly offered for full-time positions. Eligible benefits may vary or be prorated for part-time arrangements.