RN Circulator

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center seeks an RN Circulator to support our high-acuity operating rooms in a Level II Trauma Center. The RN circulator provides comprehensive perioperative care, coordinating patient safety, surgical workflows, and sterile technique before, during, and after procedures. Responsibilities include pre-op assessment, OR preparation, medication administration, and real-time collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia, and the surgical team. You'll care for diverse, complex cases while participating in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and ongoing professional development in a supportive, team-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative RN circulator care before, during, and after surgical procedures
• Coordinate and monitor patient safety, positioning, and aseptic technique in the ORPrepare OR, supplies, instruments, and equipment according to case requirements
• Verify consents, patient identity, and documentation; participate in time-outs
• Administer and document medications and IV therapies per provider orders
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and surgical team to ensure optimal outcomes
• Assess, monitor, and document patient status and responses to interventions
• Educate patients and families on procedures, expectations, and post-op care
• Respond to emergencies and follow trauma and resuscitation protocols
• Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and ongoing clinical education

Required Skills

• Perioperative nursing
• Intraoperative patient monitoring
• Aseptic and sterile technique
• Medication administration and IV therapy
• OR equipment and instrument management
• Electronic health record documentation
• Pre- and post-operative patient assessment
• Emergency and trauma response
• Interdisciplinary team communication
• Patient and family education