RN - Operating Room

• Location Address: 1100 Central Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930
 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) • Malpractice liability insurance • Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department • EPIC electronic charting system 

Type of Opportunity: Full time
FTE: 0.90
Job Exempt: No
Work Shift: Weekend Schedule Friday-Sunday (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 Were all about well-being, starting with yours

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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 states 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. Were Determined to Support New Mexicos Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services