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RN - OR Circulator

Health Advocates Network

Arcata, CAFull-time$32.16/hrSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$32.16/hr
Location
Arcata, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Active CA RN LicenseBLS CertificationACLS Certification

Job overview

Health Advocates Network is seeking an RN OR Circulator to coordinate patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures. The nurse prepares the operating room, advocates for patient safety, and works with the surgical team. The schedule is Monday through Friday on days, with shared call, nights, and weekends, for 36 hours per week. Travel pay eligibility requires living at least 50 miles from the facility.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Operating Room CirculatingPatient AdvocacySterile TechniqueInfection ControlSurgical SafetySurgical CountsSpecimen Handling

Qualifications

Active CA RN LicenseAccredited Nursing School Graduate1+ Years Related Work ExperienceBLS CertificationACLS CertificationTB Clearance Within 12 MonthsAdditional CertificationsCurrent Primary Source VerificationCurrent Compliance Documents

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Registered Nurse (RN) –Arcata,CA

Travel Package:

Travel Rate (based on 36 hours): Hourly $32.16 Stipend (Lodging $910.00 + M&I $602.00) = $1,512.00

Total Comp: $2,669.76

Travel Eligibility: Candidates must live at least 50+ miles from the facility to qualify for Travel Pay.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact by delivering exceptional care in a professional healthcare setting. We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional who is committed to providing high-quality patient care.

**Why You'll Love Working With Us **

  • Quick & Easy Application - Apply anytime, anywhere with our enHANce app.

  • Referral Rewards- Receive referral bonuses for eligible candidates you refer ($800 referrer / $200 referee- payable after 200 hours of work)

  • Personalized Support - Work with a dedicated recruiter committed to your success.

  • Exclusive Employee Benefits - Enjoy free continuing education (CEUs) exclusive marketplace discounts, hotel savings, pet insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.

Shift Details:

  • Monday - Friday, Days.

  • Shared call, nights & weekends

  • 36 hours per week

Nursing Specialty: RN OR Circulator

RN – OR Circulator (Operating Room Circulating Nurse) Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and manage nursing care for patients before, during, and after surgical procedures.

  • Prepare the operating room, equipment, instruments, and supplies to ensure the room is ready for each procedure.

  • Serve as the patient’s advocate during surgery and ensure patient safety, positioning, and privacy throughout the procedure.

  • Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technicians, and other members of the operating room team.

  • Monitor and document patient status, surgical activities, medications, specimens, and other required information.

  • Maintain compliance with sterile technique, infection-control standards and surgical safety protocols.

  • Assist with surgical counts, specimen handling, equipment needs, and timely communication throughout the procedure.

**Minimum Qualifications **

  • Active CA State Registered Nurse License

  • Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing

  • Minimum of one (1) year related work experience within the last 3 years

  • Valid BLS / ACLS Certification

  • TB clearance done within the past 12 months.

  • Additional certifications may be required

  • Copy of current, completedPrimary Source Verification (PSV) from the appropriate licensing board or verification agency, if required.

  • Copy of all current required certifications and compliance documents (e.g., .BLS, N95 fit test, immunization records, TB test, or other client-specific requirements).

**Benefits **

  • Competitive Pay

  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance(eligibility begins after 60 days)

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

Ready to Get Started?

Apply through this job posting and submit your most recent resume.

For questions about this opportunity, please contact Michelle at (800) 928-5561 , Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM PST.

Health Advocates Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected basis under applicable federal, state or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. EOE including Veterans/Disability

How this job compares

Set against the 58,803 open Registered Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$32.16/hr
  • California median$54–75/hr1,545 hourly ranges
  • US median$38–54/hr24,707 hourly ranges

This rate, $32.16/hr, is 49% below the California median midpoint ($64/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Registered Nurse hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 2,404 open Registered Nurse jobs in California and 58,803 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Registered Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (28,608 postings).
Education
4,349 of the 58,803 open Registered Nurse jobs (7%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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