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Variable, 5x8hrs Hours: 40 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 9, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Circulating and Scrub RN for an Operating Room position in a rural hospital setting, requiring proficiency in both circulating and scrub roles across multiple surgical specialties. Details Rural hospital surgery department setting Functions as both circulating and scrub nurse Case mix includes c-sections, hand cases, podiatry, and cataracts Proficiency across multiple surgical specialties may include general surgery, gynecology, obstetrics, ophthalmology, ENT, and endoscopy Straight day shifts with flexible hour options (8s, 10s, or 12s) On-call required during the week only for c-sections, no weekend call Requirements Active RN license (ND or compact) currently in hand Current BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS as required by facility Demonstrated competency in both circulating and scrub nurse roles Background in rural surgical setting preferred Additional Information Provide safe, evidence-based care throughout preoperative, intraoperative, and immediate postoperative phases Coordinate patient care, maintain sterile environment, document procedures, and ensure regulatory compliance as circulator Establish and maintain sterile field, prepare instruments and supplies, and maintain accurate counts as scrub nurse Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and perioperative team members Participate in emergency and trauma procedures as needed Assist with inventory management, equipment troubleshooting, quality improvement, and orientation of new staff Demonstrate flexibility to adapt to fluctuating surgical volumes and expanded responsibilities common in rural healthcare settings