Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN Circulator) Dayshift

Schedule: Days, 9:00 AM–7:30 PM (10-hour shifts). Weekend on-call rotation. On-call return time: 30 minutes (2-hour callback minimum).

Pay: $45 - $60/hr Summary Now hiring an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN Circulator) for a day-shift role in St. Joseph, MI. This OR RN Circulator opportunity is ideal for a confident perioperative RN who excels in a fast-paced surgical environment, prioritizes patient safety, and communicates clearly with surgeons, anesthesia, and the interprofessional team. As an OR RN Circulator, you'll coordinate patient care from pre-op through post-op handoff, support safe workflows, and maintain accurate documentation while meeting quality and compliance standards.

Responsibilities: Deliver evidence-based perioperative nursing care aligned to organizational policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements Perform patient assessments, identify risks, and develop individualized plans of care Coordinate intraoperative care, support patient safety, and ensure continuity across the surgical team Advocate for patients and families while maintaining privacy, confidentiality, and data security Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia, nursing, and support departments to keep cases moving safely Provide patient and family education, initiate discharge planning, and support safe transitions of care Complete accurate, timely documentation and perform point-of-care testing as required Delegate appropriately and participate in safety initiatives and quality improvement activities Maintain required competencies and compliance expectations in an OR setting Qualifications Active Michigan RN license required BSN required (per job requirements) BLS (AHA or Red Cross) required ACLS preferred Strong critical thinking, organization, and ability to work under pressure with high volume and interruptions Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a perioperative/OR environment Ability to participate in weekend on-call rotation and meet 30-minute return-time requirement