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Job Title: RN - OR Circulator

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Operating Room

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Day/Evening Hours per Shift: 8 hours, 5 days a week

Experience: One year previous full-time experience in the operating room is required.

Education: Associate Degree (A.S.) or equivalent is required. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.

License: Current RN license in the state of practice is required.

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor is required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from an approved vendor is preferred. Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR) certification is preferred.

Must-Have: Competent to circulate in the Operating Room during surgical procedures. Knowledgeable of and consistently applying the principles of aseptic technique. Competent to safely operate all equipment routinely utilized in the Operating Room. Competent to prepare patients for surgery, including safe and appropriate anatomical positioning. Competent to perform pre, intra, and post-procedure patient care planning and assessment following established criteria. Competent to safely handle and dispose of biohazardous materials from operative procedures. Competent to access facility information systems to retrieve and utilize pertinent information for patient care or job-related responsibilities. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to safely and appropriately fulfill job-specific responsibilities related to patient safety and security. Documents processes related to tissue usage and maintains appropriate logs. Efficiently uses downtime for job-related or unit-specific work, including but not limited to chart auditing, cleaning, and restocking.

Description: Provides care in a surgical setting. Assists surgeons and anesthesiologists during surgical procedures. Coordinates the flow of equipment, supplies, and staff during surgical operations. Ensures patient safety throughout the perioperative phase of care. Participates in patient care planning, assessment, and nursing treatment. Handles other job-related duties as assigned.

Client Details City: San Luis Obispo State: CA

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• Disability insurance
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry-leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers