Operating Room Circulating RN

Job Title: Operating Room Circulating Registered Nurse

Location: The Surgical Institute of Central Florida 12363 W. Colonial Drive

Winter Garden, FL 34787

Position Summary:

The Surgical Institute of Central Florida is seeking a dedicated Operating Room Circulating Registered Nurse to join our team. The OR Circulating Nurse will be responsible for providing direct patient care during surgical procedures, ensuring a safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical environment. This role requires strong critical thinking, organizational skills, and collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the patient advocate in the operating room, ensuring safety, comfort, and privacy.
• Prepare and maintain the surgical environment, ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies are available and functioning properly.
• Monitor and document patient status throughout the perioperative process within the SISI Complete EMR.
• Assist the surgical team by managing sterile fields, handling instruments, and maintaining accurate surgical counts.
• Coordinate with anesthesia providers and surgical team members to anticipate and respond to patient needs.
• Ensure compliance with infection control policies, regulatory standards, and best practices.
• Assist with inventory management to track and manage surgical supplies, including ordering, maintaining PAR levels, monitoring expiration dates, and maximizing cost efficiency.
• Participate in patient education and discharge planning as needed.

Qualifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Florida (required).
• Minimum 2 years of operating room circulating experience in a hospital or ambulatory surgery center (ASC) (preferred).
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (required).
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique, surgical procedures, and operating room protocols.
• Experience with inventory and materials management in a surgical setting is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a focus on patient safety and efficiency.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Hourly pay: $36 - $47/hour (based on experience).
• Full-time position with a set schedule.
• Three weeks (15 days) of paid time off (PTO) annually, plus company-observed holidays.
• Supportive team environment in a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continued education.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36.00 - $47.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Surgery

Physical Setting:

• Ambulatory surgery center
• Outpatient

Experience:

• OR circulating: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Winter Garden, FL 34787 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $36 - $47