The Staff Pad·Russellville, Alabama
Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care for patients of all ages throughout all phases of surgery. Collaborate with surgical teams to maintain sterile fields, manage instruments, and ensure patient safety.
The Staff Pad is partnering with a reputed hospital in Russellville, AL to hire a compassionate and skilled Operating Room Circulator RN to join their Surgical Services team. As an RN Circulator, you’ll play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care throughout every phase of surgery — from pre-op to post-op — while collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the surgical team. You’ll help maintain sterile technique, ensure surgical readiness, and support safe, positive patient outcomes in a fast-paced OR environment.
Full-Time | Day Shift + On-Call Rotation What You’ll Do Provide perioperative nursing care for patients of all ages Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans Maintain sterile fields, surgical instruments, and supplies Support surgical and anesthesia teams before, during and after procedures Perform accurate sponge, sharps, and instrument counts in accordance with AORN standards Properly handle and label surgical specimens Maintain up-to-date surgeon preference cards and surgical readiness Mentor and support new staff and nursing students Ensure compliance with infection control and patient safety standards What We’re Looking For Current Alabama RN license (or compact equivalent) BLS, Hospital-based ACLS and PALS required 3+ months of nursing experience preferred OR experience strongly preferred Strong communication, teamwork, and critical-thinking skills What You Can Expect Exceptional patient care starts with a team that feels valued, supported, and empowered - backed by comprehensive compensation and benefits every step of the way
Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance Retirement Plans PTO, Leave of Absence Maternity/Disability Leave Flexible Spending Account If you're a dedicated RN passionate about patient safety and ready to grow your career in a supportive community hospital, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. Apply today! Join the team & become part of a collaborative, patient-focused team where quality, compassion, and teamwork drive exceptional care.
Requires a current Alabama RN license (or compact equivalent) and certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Previous OR experience is strongly preferred, with at least 3 months of nursing experience desired.
Market context
Nursing roles in Alabama typically stay active across hospitals, clinics, and other care settings, especially when units need licensed RNs who can start quickly. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for current Alabama or multistate RN licensure, BLS, and education that meets the unit’s needs, with BSN or specialty certifications sometimes preferred. Review the unit-specific certification timeline and compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting to save research time before applying.
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