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RN - Operating Room

Presbyterian Healthcare Services·Rio Rancho, New Mexico

$44 - $59/hr·Unknown·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 6 days ago
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About the role

The OR RN Circulator coordinates comprehensive perioperative care and serves as the patient advocate during surgical procedures. Responsibilities include managing the surgical environment, facilitating team communication, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols.

Location Address: 2400 Unser Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $43.66 Maximum Offer $63.99

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)
  • Malpractice liability insurance
  • Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department [https://hed.nm.gov/financial-aid/loan-repayment-programs/health-professional]
  • EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity

  • PRN
  • FTE: 0.00
  • Job
  • Exempt:
  • No
  • Work
  • Shift: 10 Hour Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities

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

We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Learn more about our employee benefits. [https://www.phs.org/careers/why-work-with-us/benefits]

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

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.

Compensation Disclaimer

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.

We're determined to support new mexico's well-Being | presbyterian healthcare services

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
  • Emergency Response
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Perioperative Nursing
  • Preoperative Assessment
  • Surgical Coordination
  • EPIC Electronic Charting
  • Sterility Maintenance
  • Intraoperative Assessment

Benefits

  • Wellness Program
  • Loan Forgiveness
  • Scholarship Opportunities
  • Nutrition Coaching
  • Night/Weekend Shift Differentials
  • Educational And Career Development Options
  • Malpractice Liability Insurance
  • Mindfulness And Meditation Resources
  • Tuition And Certification Reimbursement
  • Staff Safety Wearable Badges
  • On-site And Community-based Gyms

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$44 - $59/hr
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a 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...

Salary listed on 396 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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