About the role
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
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