OR Circulator Registered Nurse

Reno Orthopedic Center

$75K — $90K *
Reno, NV 89502In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Nevada Nursing License (RN)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS certification)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS certification)
  • One year of nursing OR operating room experience
  • Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient care
  • Position patients to maintain airway and prevent injury
  • Work with surgical teams for patient safety and comfort
  • Continuously assess and monitor patient health
  • Document care and patient responses in electronic records
  • Identify and mitigate patient risks effectively
  • Ensure availability and functionality of surgical equipment and supplies

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • Discounted orthopedic care
  • Paid time off and holiday pay
  • Extended sick leave
  • 401(k) plan contributions without required matching
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), disability, and life insurance
  • Health and fitness program
  • Onsite coffee shop at the main location
Full Job Description
Reno Orthopedic Center wants you to join the team as an OR Circulator Registered Nurse! We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated team member to provide nursing care in the surgical suite at our main ROC location.

What would you do in this role?

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a vital member dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care throughout every step of the surgical journey. You'll collaborate closely with healthcare professionals to assess patients' health, clearly communicate procedures and medications, and ensure patients feel informed and comfortable during their experience. Your vigilance in identifying and minimizing risks, along with your readiness to act swiftly in emergencies, will be crucial. If you're passionate about patient safety, teamwork, and continuous professional growth, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference.

Responsibilities
  • Work collaboratively with the healthcare team to provide optimal patient care throughout the patients' visit;
  • Ensure proper patient positioning for patent airway, circulation and prevention of nerve damage;
  • Collaborate with surgical team to ensure patient safety and comfort throughout the procedure;
  • Assess the status of patients' health;
  • Monitor the patient undergoing local anesthesia according to the policy and procedure;
  • Document patient care, treatment process, and patient response into the electronic medical record appropriately;
  • Identify potential risk to patient and take action to minimize risk;
  • Ensure that the proper supplies, instruments and equipment are available for procedures and that equipment is functioning properly;
  • Organize supplies and equipment for surgical procedures according to physician preference cards;
  • Monitor use of all supplies used during a procedure;
  • Label and send specimens to pathology or laboratory according to protocol, ensuring that Universal Precautions are maintained;
  • Assist with inventory control by proper count of supplies/time used;
  • Understand and execute (if needed) protocol for emergency situations by knowing correct emergency procedures, location of emergency call system and location of emergency supplies and equipment;
  • Perform narcotic counts and lock emergency carts at the end of each surgical day;
  • Assist in transferring patients from bed to stretcher and vice versa as needed.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Certifications/Education
  • Active Nevada Nursing License (RN);
  • Basic Life Support (BLS certification);
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS certification).

Experience:
  • One year of nursing experience OR one year of operating room experience (orderly, surgical technologist, etc.)


Incumbent is required to obtain the following certifications within 6 months of employment:
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS certification).


Preferred Qualifications

One year of experience as an operating room circulator RN

Benefits

At Reno Orthopedic Center (ROC), we believe that exceptional patient care starts with taking care of our people. We prioritize work-life balance by fostering a supportive, team-oriented environment where workloads are managed realistically, schedules are respected, and personal well-being is valued.

Why chose ROC? Full time benefits include:
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • Discounted orthopedic care at ROC
  • Paid time off and holiday pay
  • Extended sick leave
  • 401(k) plan contributions with no match required
  • EAP, disability and life insurance
  • Health and fitness program
  • Coffee shop onsite (main location)


Come build your career with a team that's committed to innovation, community, and compassion in orthopedic care. Whether you're a seasoned specialist or just starting your journey, you'll find purpose, impact, and growth at Reno Orthopedic Center.

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