The OR RN Circulator coordinates comprehensive perioperative care and serves as the patient advocate during surgical procedures. Responsibilities include managing the surgical environment, ensuring safety standards, and facilitating communication among the surgical team.
Location Address: 2400 Unser Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Compensation Pay Range
Minimum Offer $39.69 Maximum Offer $58.17
Summary
Step into the OR with purpose — join our team of Circulation Nurses and support life-saving care!!
How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
ENHANCED Sign on Bonus and Relocation Available for Qualified Candidates!
The OR RN Circulator provides comprehensive perioperative nursing care by coordinating patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures. The Circulator RN serves as the patient advocate in the operating room, ensuring patient safety, adherence to surgical standards, and seamless communication among the surgical team.
Coordinate and Advocate for the Surgical Patient - Perform preoperative and intraoperative assessments, verify consents, confirm surgical site and procedure, and advocate for patient safety throughout the surgical experience.
Manage the Surgical Environment - Ensure the operating room is properly prepared, maintained, and monitored, including equipment readiness, sterility, environmental controls, and availability of supplies.
Facilitate Surgical Team Communication - Coordinate care among surgeons, anesthesia providers, scrub staff, and other team members, ensuring clear communication, accurate documentation, and adherence to surgical safety standards (e.g., time-outs).
Ensure Compliance and Safety Standards - Initiate and document perioperative protocols, administer medications per orders, maintain accurate intraoperative records, and respond effectively to emergency situations.
Lead and Support Perioperative Care Delivery - Delegate tasks appropriately, supervise LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel, support orientation of new staff, and participate in quality improvement, shared governance, and professional practice initiatives.
Qualifications
Associate Degree in Nursing
State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire
ACLS
PALS
One (1) year of Operating Room/Circulator Experience HIGHLY preferred
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Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
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The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.
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Requirements
Candidates must have an Associate Degree in Nursing, a valid New Mexico or Compact State license, and BLS certification. One year of Operating Room or Circulator experience is highly preferred.
associate degree
Patient Advocacy
Medication Administration
Patient Assessment
Staff Supervision
Emergency Response
Clinical Documentation
Perioperative Nursing
Team Coordination
Sterility Maintenance
Surgical Environment Management
Benefits
Loan forgiveness
Tuition reimbursement
Relocation assistance
Sign on bonus
Wellness program
Scholarship opportunities
Certification reimbursement
Malpractice liability insurance
Mindfulness and meditation resources
Nutrition coaching
Night and weekend shift differentials
Staff safety wearable badges
On-site and community-based gyms
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$40 - $54/hr
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Application
Employer website
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