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Council Bluffs, IA

Operating Room – Circulator RN | Council Bluffs, IA

13-Week Contract | 4x10 Days | Start: November 2026

This OR position supports a busy surgical program handling 10–30 cases per day across a wide range of specialties. The schedule consists of four 10-hour shifts (0700–1730), with early start times as early as 0630 depending on case volume.

Surgical Case Mix

  • General, gynecology, orthopedics, urology, and ENT
  • ECTs and pain blocks
  • Smaller volume of vascular, neuro, and head & neck cases

Role Expectations

  • Primary role is circulator; scrubbing may be required during call coverage
  • Circulators support PACU as needed while patients recover
  • Schedule is manager-assigned; no self-scheduling

Call Requirements

  • 6 call days per 4-week period
  • Weeknight call: 1730–0700
  • Weekend call: Saturday–Sunday, 0700–0700 (Monday morning)
  • Holiday call possible if holidays fall within the contract
  • 30-minute call response time required

Requirements

  • Active RN license
  • BLS certification
  • Prior OR experience across the listed specialties required
  • BSN not required

Additional Details

  • Orientation: 1 week
  • Guaranteed hours: 40/week
  • Facility-provided scrubs
  • OR dress code: no nail polish for scrubbed personnel, stud earrings only (or covered), no necklaces or jewelry