Tampa Bay Joint and Spine Surgery Center
Ambulatory · Clearwater, FL
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
- Setting
- Ambulatory
What stands out
Experienced nurses
You circulate ortho, minimally invasive spine, sports med, total joint, and hand/upper extremity cases in a focused outpatient OR.
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.com
Experienced nurses
This is an ambulatory surgery center where patients recover at home, so your day stays in outpatient flow rather than inpatient floors.
As of 2026Source 1: tampabaysc.comSource 2: talents.vaia.com
Moving here
Local surgeons built the center to give Clearwater and nearby communities accessible outpatient care, and it sits in the USPI network.
As of 2026Source 1: talents.vaia.comSource 2: linkedin.comSource 3: tampabaysc.com
Experienced nurses
Leadership postings note room for future growth and upward mobility, including Clinical Nurse Manager and Director of Nursing paths.
As of 2026Source: tampabaysc.com
More about working here
Experienced nurses
Beyond the OR, the center staffs Pre-Op, PACU, GI, and pre-admission testing under the same nursing umbrella.
Experienced nurses
Online estimates for a full-time OR Circulator put annual pay roughly in the $72,000–$108,000 band.
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.com
Moving here
Florida has no state income tax and is a compact-license state, which can simplify a move if you already hold a compact RN license.
Working conditions
- Pay and benefits
- Registered Nurse Operating Room Circulator full-time predicted/estimated annual salary range
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.com
Starting out and growing here
- Career development
- Clinical Nurse Manager / Director of Nursing role notes opportunity for future growth and upward mobility within the organization.
As of 2026Source: tampabaysc.com
The city
Living in Clearwater, FL
Clearwater, FL, offers nurses a sun-soaked Gulf Coast lifestyle with 361 days of sunshine and award-winning beaches. Home to the famous Clearwater Beach and tranquil Island Estates, the city blends coastal charm with a laid-back community feel. With major healthcare systems nearby, it's a prime spot for nurses seeking warm weather, outdoor living, and a vibrant beach-town atmosphere.
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- Metro price level · Clearwater area
- 1% above the national average
- BEA index 100.9 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,658/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $66,381/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
You walk into an outpatient joint and spine surgery center in Clearwater that local surgeons started so neighbors could get scheduled cases done and go home the same day.
- Ambulatory · Clearwater
More about Tampa Bay Joint and Spine Surgery Center
The work sits in ortho, minimally invasive spine, sports medicine, total joint, and hand and upper extremity—not a full-hospital mix. If you circulate, you position, prep, and keep cases moving. Pre-Op, PACU, GI, pre-admission testing, surgical techs, and central sterile sit under the same nursing leadership. The center is part of the United Surgical Partners International network, and openings post through the USPI careers path. Staffing language stresses quality care and high service for patients, families, and physicians, with an emphasis on experienced people and current equipment. Circulator postings still expect a Florida RN license, at least a year of OR time, and BLS—so this is a stronger fit once you already know the room.
Service-oriented outpatient culture focused on quality care and high service for patients, families, and physicians; formed by local surgeons for accessible community outpatient care.
Working here
Culture and working life
What to consider
The good
- Focused outpatient case mix in ortho, MIS spine, sports med, total joint, and hand/UE
- Patients recover at home rather than on inpatient units
- Pre-Op, PACU, GI, and pre-admission testing roles alongside OR circulating
- Postings note future growth and upward mobility toward Clinical Nurse Manager / Director of Nursing
- Part of the USPI network with roles listed on the center and USPI career pages
- Built by local surgeons for Clearwater and nearby communities
The hard parts
- OR Circulator roles require 1+ years of OR experience
- Vaccination requirements apply, with exemptions tied to regular testing
- Published pay for OR Circulator is a third-party predicted range, not a center-posted rate
- No stated nurse-to-patient ratios, scheduling rules, or residency support in available facts
What to weigh
OR Circulator roles ask for at least one year of OR experience, so the main circulating seats are not built as new-grad entry points.
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.com
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Relationship
- Direct employer
- Roles last seen active
- Jul 23, 2026
- Website
- tampabaysc.com ↗
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OR / Circulator
RN OR Circulator positions patients, preps, and circulates cases; specialties include ortho, MIS spine, sports med, total joint, hand/UE.
Source location unconfirmedSource: talents.vaia.com
Pre-Op / PACU / GI
Director of Nursing provides clinical management over Pre-Op, PACU GI nurses, surgical technicians and central sterile processing staff.
Source location unconfirmedSource: tampabaysc.com
Pre-admission Testing
Active posting for Registered Nurse for Pre-admission Testing at this center via USPI careers.
Source location unconfirmedSource: linkedin.com
Ambulatory Surgery Center (outpatient)
Outpatient surgery center formed by local surgeons for accessible outpatient care in Clearwater and surrounding communities.
Source location unconfirmedSource 1: tampabaysc.comSource 2: talents.vaia.com
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