Registered Nurse – OR (Circulator – Cardiac OR)

Registered Nurse - OR (Circulator - Cardiac OR)

Location: Rochester, New York (Onsite)

Work Type: Contract

Positions: 1

Hours: 36-40 Hours per Week

Shift Details

• Shift: As per unit requirement
• Schedule: Variable (Day / Evening / Night as needed)
• Call Requirement: As per unit needs
• Weekend Requirement: As per unit needs
  
  

The Registered Nurse - OR Circulator (Cardiac OR) is responsible for providing perioperative nursing care in a high-acuity Adult Cardiac Operating Room environment.

This role requires expertise in circulating complex cardiac procedures including CABG, valve replacements, and heart transplant cases, while ensuring patient safety and collaboration with multidisciplinary surgical teams.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Function independently as an OR circulator for cardiac procedures
• Assist in complex cardiac surgeries (CABG, TAVI, VAD, ECMO, transplant)
• Support minimally invasive and structural heart procedures
  
  

Patient Care & Safety

• Ensure sterile technique and patient safety during procedures
• Monitor patient status throughout surgery
• Follow infection control and surgical safety protocols
  
  

Surgical Specialties Exposure

• Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
• Structural heart procedures (Bentall, valve replacements)
• Heart failure procedures (VAD, ECMO, Impella)
• Heart transplant surgeries
  
  

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and OR staff
• Support multidisciplinary surgical teams
• Ensure smooth OR workflow and coordination
  
  

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate patient and procedural records
• Ensure compliance with hospital and regulatory standards
• Follow EMR documentation protocols
  
  

Must-Have Qualifications

• Active New York RN License (Required)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Experience in Operating Room (OR Circulator role)
• Ability to independently circulate complex cases
• BLS Certification (AHA - Required)
• ACLS Certification (AHA - Required)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Cardiac OR
• Experience in Level 1 Trauma centers
• Experience in heart transplant procedures
  
  

Core Competencies

• Perioperative nursing care
• Cardiac surgical support
• Patient safety and sterile techniques
• Communication and teamwork
• Critical thinking
  
  

Work Environment

• Adult Cardiac Operating Room
• High-acuity surgical environment
• Onsite role in Rochester, NY
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Must be flexible with scheduling and call requirements
• Must be comfortable handling complex cardiac cases
• Must maintain all certifications
  
  

Recruiter Submission Template -

Full Name:

Degree / Certification with Institution and Completion Year:

Do you have an active New York RN License?

Do you have 2 years of RN experience?

Do you have Operating Room (OR) experience?

Can you independently function as an OR circulator?

Do you have experience in Cardiac OR (CABG, valve, ECMO, etc.)?

Do you hold BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA)?

Do you have experience in Level 1 Trauma settings (preferred)?

Tentative Start Date:

Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:

Reason for job change:

Contact Number:

Email ID:

LinkedIn Profile URL:

Full Address (City, State):

Notice Period / Availability:

Current Work Authorization Status:

Expected Hourly Rates:

Is it W2 / C2C? If C2C, Corporation Name:

Are you ready to relocate at your own expense and work onsite in Rochester, New York?