RN - Operating Room Circulator/Scrub Nurse
Company: Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location: Paradise Valley
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Location Address: 1100 Central Avenue SE Albuquerque, NM
87106-4930 Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $41.58 Maximum
Offer $56.10 Summary: The OR at our Downtown Hospital is seeking
experienced Operating Room Nurses/Circulator Nurses for PRN roles.
How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. • Educational and
career development options, including tuition and certification
reimbursement, scholarship opportunities • Staff Safety (a wearable
badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help
when safety is a concern) • Differentials for night/weekend shifts,
higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for
eligible positions) • Malpractice liability insurance • Loan
forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department •
EPIC electronic charting system Type of Opportunity: PRN FTE: 1.00
Job Exempt: No Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of
America) Responsibilities: Provides direct patient care by
assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting
individual patient needs, actions taken and patient responses.
Coordinates patients care through collaboration with the
patient/family and healthcare team. Performs assessments as per
unit standards and documents on appropriate data base/assessment
flow sheet. Initiates, utilizes and documents appropriate protocols
and standards of care. Administers medication and treatments as
prescribed by physician, or protocols and documents according to
policy. Identifies and meets patient and family learning and
discharge needs on admission and throughout episode of care.
Evaluates patient progression toward outcomes per unit policies and
documents through EOSS etc. Performs competently in emergency
situations. Delegates or assigns aspects of patient care to
healthcare team members commensurate with their validated
competency to perform the task. Assumes responsibility for the
clinical supervision of LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel.
Provides leadership through communication about and validation of
patient care. Assists with various procedures, treatments, surgical
techniques or assigns to other healthcare team members as
appropriate. Completes patient population/age-specific/procedure
and protocol education and competency testing per unit policy.
Demonstrates competency in required psychomotor skills. Assists in
orientation of new staff or students and serve as a resource person
and professional role model. Assumes professional responsibility
for current nursing structure, nursing guidelines of care, and
policies. Incorporates PHS mission (VVPS) in care-giving
activities. Supports DON philosophies of professional governance
and models of care delivery. Assumes other leadership roles (i.e.
relief charge nurse) as required by the department. Meets
professional requirements as follows: * A. In-service requirements:
* 1. Age-specific training (care giving, treatment, assessments
specific to the age of populations served). * 2. Mandatory yearly
in-service to include BLS, safety training, bloodborne
pathogen/infection/respiratory fit testing training. * B.
Performance Standards: * 1. Participates in unit/department
governance. * 2. Adheres to PHS dress code for professionals,
including display of ID badge. * 3. Documents own continuing
education. * 4. Maintains positive communication and relationships
with patients, peers and other healthcare team members. * 5.
Participates in quality improvement activities. * 6. Maintains a
punctual and reliable attendance record. * 7. Completes mandatory
in-services, competencies and licensure requirements on time. * 8.
Adheres to safety and equipment policies. Performs other functions
as required. Qualifications: Associate Degree in Nursing State of
New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License BLS certification
REQUIRED at time of hire ACLS PALS One year Operating Room
Experience Preferred We're all about well-being, starting with
yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and
unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based
gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation
resources, wellness challenges and more. Learn more about our
employee benefits. About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and
the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit
healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a
growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in
1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly
14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly
4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members
statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care)
and Commercial health plans. AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a
drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
Compensation Disclaimer The compensation range for this role takes
into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to
experience and training, internal equity, and other business and
organizational needs. We're Determined to Support New Mexico's
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