ATC Travelers A·Charlottesville, Virginia
The Operating Room RN provides nursing care throughout the perioperative continuum, acting as a circulator to coordinate with surgical teams. They ensure a sterile environment, assist with positioning, and advocate for patient safety while under anesthesia.
The Operating Room RN (Circulator) provides nursing care to patients throughout the perioperative continuum. This role involves coordinating patient care with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and technicians, ensuring a sterile and safe environment, and advocating for the patient while under anesthesia. Key Responsibilities:
Perioperative Assessment: Perform thorough preoperative assessments and prepare the operating room, ensuring all equipment, supplies, and instruments are functional and sterile.
Intraoperative Care: Function as a circulating nurse, anticipating the needs of the surgical team, assisting with positioning, maintaining aseptic technique, and documenting patient care meticulously.
Patient Advocacy: Act as a patient advocate, ensuring safety and comfort while the patient is anesthetized.
Collaboration: Coordinate with surgeons and anesthesia providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes during surgical procedures.
Specialized Care: Support surgical specialties including Cancer Care, orthopedics, and neurosurgery.
ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE
Candidates must hold a Registered Nurse license in Virginia or a compact state and possess BLS certification. Previous operating room experience in an acute care setting is strongly preferred.
Market context
Virginia Operating Room RN roles typically draw steady demand because hospitals need nurses with direct perioperative experience and an active Virginia RN license. These positions are competitive when candidates already have at least 1 year in the OR, hold a BSN or ADN, and can meet the BSN-completion timeline if starting with an associate degree. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your OR experience and licensure details before applying.
