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RN - Operating Room

The OR RN Circulator provides comprehensive perioperative nursing care by coordinating patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures .

Posted Oct 6

Shift and hours
Varied Days and Hours Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)
Unit and setting
Operating Room · Hospital RN - Operating Room
License
RN licenseState of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
Term
Per Diem Type of Opportunity: PRN
FTE: 0.00PRN (0.00 FTE)

Do you qualify?

License
State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License Check your license
Certification
BLS certification BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing

What it pays

Against similar roles
Below most New Mexico PRN postingsNew Mexico PRN postings that state pay run $43/hr to $55/hr, the middle half $47/hr to $54/hr, across 56 postings.
Night differential
Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions) Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
Extra pay
Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles • Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)for eligible positions
Pay reviews
Pay range considers experience, training, internal equity, and other business/organizational needs

Benefits

  • BenefitsEducational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
  • BenefitsStaff Safety wearable badge to call for help• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
  • BenefitsMalpractice liability insurance• Malpractice liability insurance
  • BenefitsLoan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
  • BenefitsWellness program including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching, mindfulness/meditation, and wellness challenges
  • Tuition and certification reimbursement
More benefits (2)
  • Scholarship opportunities
  • Wellness program

The role and schedule

Charting
EPIC electronic charting system • EPIC electronic charting system
Day to day
Perform preoperative and intraoperative assessments, verify consents, confirm surgical site and procedure, and advocate for patient safety
Day to day
Ensure operating room readiness, sterility, environmental controls, and supplies
Day to day
Coordinate surgical team communication, ensure documentation, and adhere to surgical safety standards such as time-outs
Day to day
Initiate perioperative protocols, administer medications, maintain records, and respond to emergencies
Day to day
Delegate tasks, supervise LPNs and assistive personnel, support new staff orientation, and participate in quality improvement and governance
Weekends
Weekends required

The workplace

Presbyterian System Services
Health system employer

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

On your path

Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.

Original listing

Posted on Presbyterian System Services’ careers page.

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Location Address

2100 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Clovis, NM 88101-9412

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: PRN
  • FTE: 0.00
  • Job Exempt: No
  • Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)

Responsibilities

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 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.

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

What's around it?

In Clovis, NM

Clovis, NMFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 8% below the US average

Median rent
$988/mo
Household income
$54,820/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Clovis, NM

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