RN Circulator FT (Days + On Call)
The Staff Pad, Russellville, AL, United States
Duration: Full Time
Job Opportunity
RN Circulator Days + On-Call Location: Russellville Hospital The Staff Pad has partnered with Russellville Hospital to find a skilled and compassionate Operating Room Circulator RN to join their Surgical Services team. This role offers a Day Shift schedule with on-call rotation, providing the opportunity to deliver exceptional perioperative care while supporting a collaborative surgical environment.
About the Role As an RN Circulator, you will be responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality nursing care throughout all phases of surgeryfrom pre-op to post-op. You'll ensure proper aseptic technique, maintain surgical equipment and instruments, and serve as a key advocate for patient safety, comfort, and positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care to patients of all ages.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
- Maintain and monitor sterile fields, instruments, and surgical supplies.
- Assist anesthesia and surgical teams before, during, and after procedures.
- Perform sponge, sharps, and instrument counts in accordance with AORN standards.
- Handle and label surgical specimens accurately.
- Support surgeon preferences and maintain up-to-date preference cards.
- Serve as a resource and mentor for new staff and nursing students.
- Adhere to all infection control and patient safety protocols.
Qualifications:
- Licensure: Current RN license with the Alabama Board of Nursing (or compact equivalent).
- Certifications: BLS required; must complete hospital-based ACLS and PALS.
- Experience: Minimum 3 months of nursing experience preferred; OR experience strongly preferred.
- Skills: Excellent communication, teamwork, and critical thinking abilities.
Why Join Russellville Hospital? Work in a collaborative, patient-focused surgical services department. Enjoy opportunities for ongoing professional growth and training. Be part of a community hospital that values quality, compassion, and teamwork.