Operating Room Circulator RN
Alpine, Wyoming
Posted Aug 19 · Not open to new grads
- Unit
- OR
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Precepting expected
- Practice
- Epic charting
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 2+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Wyoming is $37/hr, across 29 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
- Department: Surgery
- Supervisor Title: OR Manager
- Location : Alpine, WY
- Employment Status : Full-time (36-40 hours per week)
Compensation
Minimum $36.60, commensurate with experience and certification.
Benefits
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What We Offer
- Competitive Pay: Starting at $36.60/hour, with additional pay based on experience and certifications
- Generous PTO: ~4 weeks plus short-term sick leave
- Comprehensive
Benefits
- Health, dental & vision insurance
- Health savings account
- Disability & life insurance coverage
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Employee wellness program
Why Join Star Valley Health?
Make a difference every day in a collaborative surgical team while enjoying the unmatched beauty of Wyoming’s Star Valley. Our nurses benefit from excellent work-life balance, competitive pay, and a supportive environment that values your expertise.
Located near the Grand Tetons and Jackson Hole, our community offers abundant outdoor recreation, a safe and welcoming atmosphere, and a strong sense of purpose.
Position Overview
As an Operating Room Circulator RN, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring safe, efficient surgical care. You’ll coordinate patient needs, support the surgical team, and maintain a therapeutic environment, helping patients achieve the best possible outcomes.
General Job Duties
- Assess and monitor patients before, during, and after surgery
- Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure safe, efficient procedures
- Educate patients and families on post-discharge care
- Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and respond effectively in emergencies
- Stay current with advances in nursing care and mentor new team members
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
Must-Have
- Current Wyoming RN license
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- CPR certification for Health Care Providers
Preferred
- ACLS & PALS certifications
- 2+ years of surgical or acute care experience
- Familiarity with Epic EMR systems
Why Star Valley Health?
We value teamwork, excellence, compassion, and continuous learning. Our nurses enjoy strong support, collaborative teams, and opportunities for growth, all in a breathtaking location.
Note: Position descriptions are intended to serve as a guideline for typical duties and requirements of a position, but are not inclusive. Additional or different responsibilities within a reasonable scope of the position description may be added or deleted any anytime at the discretion of the Board.
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Requirements
- What We’re Looking For
Place
- City
- Alpine, Wyoming
- State price level
- 7% below the national average
Wyoming index 92.7, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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About the employer
You work across two towns. In Alpine you circulate in surgery: assess and monitor perioperatively, support the surgical team, full-time 36–40 hours a week, at a posted $36.60–$54.92 an hour, with about four weeks of PTO plus short-term sick leave,…
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Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.
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- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?