OR Registered Nurse--Circulator Full Time

Littleton regional healthcare

Position Summary

Job title

Operating Room RN

FLSA

Exempt

Non-Exempt

Department

Surgery

GRADE

10.5

Position Summary

The Operating Room Circulating Nurse is responsible for providing safe, effective, and individualized care to patients undergoing surgical or invasive procedures. The Circulator coordinates nursing care in the OR, ensuring adherence to hospital policies, safety protocols, and regulatory standards while supporting the surgical team.

Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

• Pre-Operative Responsibilities
• Verify patient identity, surgical site, and consent according to established safety protocols.
• Review preoperative assessments and communicate any concerns with the surgical team.
• Ensure all equipment, supplies, and documentation are ready and available prior to case start.

• Intraoperative Responsibilities
• Serve as the patient’s advocate throughout the surgical experience.
• Monitor the OR environment for safety, sterility, and compliance with infection control standards.
• Document intraoperative care accurately and in real time using the electronic health record (EHR).
• Manage surgical counts, time-outs, and specimen handling per policy.
• Communicate clearly with the surgical and anesthesia teams to ensure smooth workflow.

• Post-Operative Responsibilities
• Assist with safe patient transfer to PACU or post-op care area.
• Complete required documentation and communicate pertinent information to recovery staff.
• Ensure the OR is cleaned, restocked, and prepped for the next procedure.