Registered Nurse - OR Circulator

Job Title: RN – OR Circulator (Robotics Experience Required)
Location: Bakersfield, California
Department: Surgery / Operating Room
Shift: Day Shift – 4x10 Hour Shifts
Contract Length: 13 Weeks

RN – OR Circulator (Travel Contract)

A hospital in Bakersfield, CA is seeking an experienced Operating Room Circulator RN for a 13-week contract assignment. This role requires strong robotic surgery experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced surgical environment supporting a variety of procedures.

The RN will collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia teams, and surgical staff to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care throughout the perioperative process.

Schedule

• Day Shift

• 4x10-hour shifts per week

• Call Requirement: Up to 10 call days per month

• Call schedule is created monthly and days will vary

If surgical volume is low at the specialty facility, nurses may float to the main campus approximately 2 miles away to assist with patient care. During these times, nurses may be asked to run a room or assist as a breaker to ensure full utilization of scheduled hours.

Required Clinical Experience

Candidates must have operating room experience with the following:

• Da Vinci robotic surgery (General surgery)

• Mako robotic procedures (Knee and Hip replacements)

• Orthopedic spine procedures

• Anterior and posterior spine surgeries

• OR Circulating experience

Job Responsibilities

• Provide coordinated nursing care for surgical patients following established standards of care

• Perform patient assessments and evaluate clinical needs before, during, and after surgical procedures

• Develop and implement individualized care plans

• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary teams

• Maintain a safe and sterile surgical environment

• Educate patients and families regarding procedures and recovery expectations

• Participate in discharge planning to ensure continuity of care

• Delegate tasks appropriately to surgical team members

• Monitor patient outcomes and adjust care plans as needed

• Perform other duties as assigned within the surgical department

Education & Experience

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• Experience working in an acute care hospital setting

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification

About Bakersfield, California

Bakersfield is one of California’s fastest-growing cities and offers a unique blend of affordability and outdoor recreation.

Highlights include:

• More affordable housing compared to many West Coast cities

• Warm weather and sunny climate

• Easy access to Yosemite National Park, Sequoia National Park, and the Central California coast

• Within driving distance of Los Angeles entertainment, sports, and attractions