Registered Nurse (RN) – OR Circulator
Location: Los Alamos, NM
Job Type: Full-Time | Days
Compensation:
$65,000 – $75,000 annually + Sign-On Bonus + Relocation Assistance
Join a Mission-Driven Healthcare Team
We're partnering with a respected regional healthcare organization seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) – OR Circulator to join its Surgical Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for an RN who is passionate about delivering exceptional perioperative care while working in a collaborative, patient-focused environment.
If you're looking for a role where your clinical expertise makes a meaningful impact and where you'll be supported in your professional growth, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
As an OR Circulator RN, you will:
Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care throughout the perioperative process.
Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions before, during, and after surgery.
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the surgical team to ensure excellent patient outcomes.
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Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards.
Advocate for patient safety and comfort while maintaining a sterile surgical environment.
Educate patients and families regarding procedures, recovery, and post-operative care.
Respond effectively to changing patient conditions and prioritize care accordingly.
Qualifications
Required:
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher
Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Ability to work in a fast-paced surgical environment
Preferred:
Previous Operating Room or Circulator experience
PALS certification (or willingness to obtain within 3 months of hire)
One year of nursing experience
Schedule
Full-Time
Day Shift
Rotating weekends
Shared on-call, holiday, and weekend responsibilities
Flexibility in scheduling may be required
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Ability to work in a fast-paced surgical environment
Previous Operating Room or Circulator experience (preferred)
PALS certification or willingness to obtain within 3 months of hire (preferred)
One year of nursing experience (preferred)
Benefits
Dental insurance
Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Relocation assistance
Sign-On Bonus
Living in Los Alamos, NM
Perched on the Pajarito Plateau at 7,300 feet, Los Alamos blends small-town mountain living with a scientific heritage rooted in Los Alamos National Laboratory. Nurses relocating here find outdoor access, tight-knit community vibes, and cool summers amid ponderosa pine forests roughly 35 miles northwest of Santa Fe.
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