RN Circulating - Per Diem

RN Circulating - Per Diem

The Circulating OR Registered Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures. The OR RN functions as the patient advocate in the operating room, ensuring patient safety, maintaining sterile technique, coordinating surgical team activities, and supporting surgeons and anesthesia providers throughout procedures.

Our Values

• Put Patients First
• Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams
• Operate with Integrity & Excellence
• Be Innovative
• Work As One Team

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients preoperatively and review medical history, allergies, lab results, and surgical consent forms
• Prepare operating rooms with necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies for scheduled procedures
• Verify patient identity, procedure, and surgical site according to safety protocols and time-out procedures
• Coordinate care among surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and ancillary staff
• Maintain sterile environment and enforce infection prevention standards
• Monitor patient condition throughout surgical procedures and document intraoperative care accurately
• Administer medications and IV fluids as ordered
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations and changes in patient condition
• Ensure surgical specimens are properly labeled and transported
• Perform accurate charting and electronic medical record documentation
• Assist with room turnover and preparation for subsequent cases
• Educate patients and families regarding perioperative care and recovery expectations
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and compliance with regulatory standards

What You'll Do

• Coordinates and manages patient care throughout surgical procedures in the operating room
• Ensures patient safety by verifying procedures, monitoring sterile technique, and following surgical protocols
• Communicates and collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical staff during procedures
• Documents intraoperative care, medications, specimens, and surgical events accurately in the medical record
• Prepares and maintains operating room equipment, supplies, and patient positioning before and after surgery

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification preferred or required based on facility policy
• At least 1 year of recent Operating Room nursing knowledge and experience preferred
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and perioperative nursing standards
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CNOR certification preferred
• Experience in multiple surgical specialties including orthopedics, general surgery, robotics, cardiovascular, or neuro surgery
• Experience with EMR systems and perioperative documentation software

Environmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions

• This is a Per Diem position. The hospital is located at 14662 Newport Avenue, Tustin, CA 92780.
• The targeted compensation for this position is $60/hr.

Astrana Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. If you require assistance in applying for open positions due to a disability, please email us at [email protected] to request an accommodation.

About Astrana Health, Inc.

Astrana Health (NASDAQ: ASTH) is a physician-centric, technology-powered healthcare management company. We are building and operating a novel, integrated, value-based healthcare delivery platform to empower our physicians to provide the highest quality of end-to-end care for their patients in a cost-effective manner. Our mission is to combine our clinical experience, best-in-class delivery network, and technological expertise to improve patient outcomes, increase access to healthcare, and make the US healthcare system more efficient. Our platform currently empowers over 20,000 physicians to provide care for over 1.7 million patients nationwide. Our rapid growth and unique position at the intersection of all major healthcare stakeholders (payer, provider, and patient) gives us an unparalleled opportunity to combine clinical and technological expertise to improve patient outcomes, increase access to quality healthcare, and reduce the waste in the US healthcare system.

Our Hiring Process

Stage 1: Applied

Stage 2: Review

Stage 3: Recruiter Phone Screen

Stage 4: In-Person Interview

Stage 5: Debrief

Stage 6: Offer

Stage 7: Hired

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