OR RN Circulator - Day Shift - UT Medical Center Orthopedic Institute - Hospital Site

The UT Medical Center Orthopaedic Institute is seeking a Full-Time OR Day Shift RN Circulator to join its orthopaedic surgery team at UT Medical Center, the region’s only academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center. As one of UT Medical Center’s nine Centers of Excellence, the Orthopaedic Institute provides specialized orthopaedic surgical care through a long-standing partnership with KOC providers.

As an OR RN Circulator, you will support highly specialized orthopaedic surgical procedures while working closely with surgeons, Advanced Practice Providers, Certified Surgical Technologists, anesthesia providers, and other members of the surgical team. You will play an important role in coordinating care throughout the surgical procedure, anticipating intraoperative needs, and advocating for patient safety and positive outcomes.

This is a full-time day-shift position working Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m., with required call and holiday coverage. The ideal candidate is a strong team player who brings accountability, efficiency, sound clinical judgment, and patient advocacy to a fast-paced surgical environment.

What You'll Do

• Provide RN Circulator support for highly specialized orthopaedic surgical procedures.

• Prepare the operating room and help ensure each case is ready with the necessary equipment, supplies, medications, and documentation.

• Coordinate patient care before, during, and immediately following surgical procedures.

• Work closely with surgeons, Advanced Practice Providers, Certified Surgical Technologists, anesthesia providers, and other clinical Team Members to support safe and efficient patient care.

• Perform and document surgical counts according to established procedures.

• Coordinate specimen collection, labeling, documentation, and appropriate handling.

• Assist with safe and appropriate patient positioning based on the surgical procedure and individual patient needs.

• Complete surgical preparation and other responsibilities within the RN Circulator role.

• Anticipate and respond to intraoperative needs while maintaining awareness of the patient, surgical team, and operating room environment.

• Support appropriate medication management within the scope of the RN Circulator role.

• Complete accurate and timely documentation in the Cerner electronic medical record (EMR).

• Advocate for patients throughout the surgical experience and help maintain patient safety, privacy, and dignity.

• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary surgical team to promote efficient workflow and optimal patient outcomes.

• Follow established surgical, infection-prevention, medication-safety, and patient-safety standards.

• Participate in required call and holiday coverage after completion of orientation and training.

• Maintain a 30-minute response time when scheduled for call.

What We're Looking For

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure through the Board of Nursing.

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required.

• Minimum of two years of RN experience.

• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, or ability to complete required certifications during the first week of employment.

• Strong clinical judgment and commitment to patient safety and advocacy.

• Excellent teamwork, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to remain accountable, adaptable, and efficient in a busy surgical environment.

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary surgical team.

• Ability to work the scheduled Monday/Thursday/Friday, 6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. day shift.

• Ability to participate in holiday and call coverage and meet the required 30-minute call response time.

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

• Previous operating room or surgical nursing experience.

• Previous experience supporting orthopaedic surgical procedures.

• Experience working in a hospital-based operating room or other high-acuity surgical environment.

• Experience with Cerner EMR.

Previous surgical experience is preferred but not required. Candidates with the required RN experience who are new to the operating room will complete approximately three to four months of day-shift training, working four 10-hour shifts per week, before transitioning to the regular Monday/Thursday/Friday schedule once they are able to work independently.

Join the Orthopaedic Institute Team

At the UT Medical Center Orthopaedic Institute, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced orthopaedic surgeons and a highly specialized surgical team at the region’s only academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center. As an OR RN Circulator, you'll play an important role in complex orthopaedic procedures while helping ensure patients receive safe, coordinated, and high-quality surgical care.

If you are an experienced RN who values teamwork, patient advocacy, accountability, and efficiency and are interested in building or continuing your career in orthopaedic surgery, we encourage you to apply and join the Orthopaedic Institute team.