Local Contract Nurse RN - OR Circulate - $47-52 per hour

CareerNation is seeking a local contract nurse RN OR Circulate for a local contract nursing job in Austin, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR Circulate
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 21 weeks
• 35 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Location

Austin, TX

Average Shift Time (Times may vary)

6:15 AM - 3:00 PM (8.75 hours)

Shifts

(4) shifts (No weekends or holidays)

Length

8/10/26 - 12/31/26 (Duration 21 weeks)

Position

OR / Circulating RN

Specialty

Orthopedics: Sports Medicine, Orthopedics: Joints (OR), Orthopedics: General (OR), Orthopedics: Arthroscopy (OR), ENT / Otolaryngology

Patient population

Adults & Peds

Scrubs

Scrubs are not provided

Position Overview:
This Surgery Center is a high-volume, fast-paced Ambulatory Surgery Center specializing in Orthopedic and ENT procedures . We are seeking an experienced OR / Circulating RN who is confident and excels in both specialties and thrives in an efficient surgical environment.

Additional Schedule Information

• Monday–Friday
• Day shift (end time is approximate and may vary based on case volume)
• Schedule for the following day is finalized between 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• Flexibility is required to accommodate late add-on cases

Responsibilities

• Circulate during Orthopedic and ENT surgeries
• Support efficient room turnovers with a goal of 15 minutes or less while maintaining patient safety
• Utilize paper charting (no electronic medical record documentation)
• Assist with ancillary duties including:
  • Stocking supplies
  • Clerical support
  • Maintaining OR readiness
  • General operational support for the surgery center

Requirements

• Background Check
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Driver's License
• Skills Assessment: OR / Circulating RN
• Texas State RN License or NLC
• Tuberculosis Screening
• Recent experience 1+ yrs. in both Orthopedic and ENT surgery
• Previous Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) experience strongly preferred
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Ability to multitask and assist with non-clinical operational duties
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Flexible and dependable with changing schedules and daily case additions

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced in high-volume outpatient surgery
• Excels in rapid room turnovers without compromising patient safety
• Adaptable to schedule changes and last-minute case additions
• Willing to assist beyond circulatingg by supporting daily business operations and maintaining an organized surgical environment

About CareerNation

CareerNation is a family-owned workforce solutions company specializing in connecting healthcare organizations with highly skilled and reliable professionals. With over 18 years of industry experience, CareerNation has earned a strong reputation for sourcing top-tier candidates.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• License and certification reimbursement
• Referral bonus
• Retention bonus