Registered Nurse (RN) — Operating Room / Surgical Services (Circulator)
Be the steady advocate for patient safety in the OR. As a Surgical Services RN at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC), you’ll lead the room as the circulating nurse—coordinating care, safeguarding sterile technique, and ensuring every detail is right from “wheels in” to handoff. If you thrive on teamwork, precision, and impact, this is your next step.
About Us
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) is an innovative, non-profit healthcare system anchored by a central hospital in Harrison, Arkansas, and 13 clinics serving the rural communities of North Arkansas. More than 750 team members deliver a comprehensive range of services close to home. Guided by our values of safety, quality, integrity, and community, our mission is to provide comprehensive healthcare across Northwest Arkansas. Our vision is to be the region’s most trusted and preferred healthcare provider—one patient, one family, one neighbor at a time.
Job Summary
Provide professional, evidence-based perioperative nursing care with primary responsibility as circulating nurse in the operating room. You’ll verify readiness, coordinate the surgical team, protect sterile fields, maintain accurate documentation and counts, and champion patient comfort and safety throughout the surgical experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Function as the circulating RN for assigned surgical cases; coordinate surgeons, anesthesia, and scrub staff for safe, efficient workflows.
- Complete pre-procedure readiness: verify H&P, consents, pre-op checklist, anesthesia record, and required labs/imaging; document per policy.
- Ensure correct patient positioning and skin preparation; maintain strict aseptic technique and infection prevention practices.
- Perform, document, and reconcile sponge/needle/instrument counts per policy; escalate discrepancies immediately.
- Accurately handle and label specimens; complete nursing notes and patient charges in the EHR.
- Communicate promptly with the OR supervisor/charge and keep leadership informed of issues affecting patient flow or staff coordination.
- Participate in call rotation; respond within required timeframes to support urgent/emergent cases.
- Support a positive, collaborative culture with physicians and interprofessional team members.
Job Qualifications
Required
- Current Arkansas Registered Nurse (RN) license (or compact RN eligibility).
- BLS at hire; ACLS within 12 months of hire.
- Effective communication skills with providers, staff, patients, and families; ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Successful completion of facility medication/pharmacology competency during orientation (per policy).
Preferred
- CNOR certification (or commitment to pursue).
- Prior Operating Room/Perioperative nursing experience; knowledge of OR policies, asepsis, and surgical workflows.
Compensation & Schedule
- Status: Full-time; PRN/part-time may be considered.
- Schedule: Day Shift; on-call with nights/weekends/holidays as assigned.
- Pay: Competitive base pay with applicable shift and call differentials; details discussed during the interview process.
Why Join Us
- High-trust OR culture that values teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Diverse case mix in a community setting—see the impact of your expertise daily.
- Professional growth with CNOR support, in-services, and precepting opportunities.
Benefits Overview
- Multiple health plan options (PPO and HDHP) with coverage through NARMC Domestic Network and Cigna Health Plan.
- Dental and vision coverage through Delta Dental and Delta Vision of Arkansas.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) available.
- Basic life insurance and AD&D provided at no cost; voluntary life options available.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage offered.
- Accident and critical illness insurance through Lincoln Financial.
- 401(k) retirement plan with up to 3.5% company match, vested over 5 years.
- Paid Leave Bank (PLB) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) with accrual based on service years.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and First Stop Health 24/7 counseling services.
- AirMed/Mercy Life Flight membership for eligible staff and families.
- On-site wellness center and discounted membership at Planet Fitness.
- Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education.
- Employee referral bonuses and internal promotion opportunities.
- Pet insurance and identity theft protection available.
- Discounts on prescriptions, cafeteria meals, gift shop items, and local thrift store purchases.
Skills Required
- Current Arkansas Registered Nurse (RN) license or compact RN eligibility
- BLS certification at hire
- ACLS certification within 12 months of hire
- Effective English communication skills (read, write, speak, understand)
- Successful completion of facility medication/pharmacology competency during orientation
- CNOR certification or commitment to pursue
- Prior Operating Room/Perioperative nursing experience and knowledge of OR policies, asepsis, and surgical workflows
What We Do
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) is an innovative, non-profit healthcare system and 174-bed, level 3 trauma center located in Harrison, Arkansas. Serving the rural communities of North Central Arkansas through its central hospital and 13 clinics, NARMC provides a comprehensive range of medical services. Its mission is to provide high-quality healthcare and be the most trusted and preferred provider in the region.
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