Registered Nurse – Perioperative/OR Circulator

About the job

Westfields Hospital & Clinic is looking to hire a Registered Nurse – Perioperative/OR Circulator to join our team!  Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary:

A Circulating / Scrub Nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who manages the flow of patients and materials in a surgical suite, also called an operating room nurse. Provide direct care that meets both the psychosocial and physical needs of the surgical patient. Responsible for planning and directing all nursing care for patients undergoing operative and gastrointestinal procedures. These responsibilities include setting up for surgical cases/procedures, intra-operative care of the patient, scrubbing, and phase 1. Including conscious sedation administration and recovery.

Work Schedule:

• 0.6 FTE

• Monday-Friday, no holidays, weekends or call.

• On call once weekly and every 6th weekend

Required Qualifications:

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

• Registered Nursing Degree from an accredited college

• Previous OR experience required

• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

• Holds an active WI Nursing License.

• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certification or within 3 months of hire (ACLS & PALS must be obtained prior to being off orientation).

• AORN Perioperative 101 Certified

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Nursing

• Previous experience in a same day surgery unit

• Experience with Epic charting system

• Candidate must possess general clinical competency.

• Candidate must demonstrate aptitude for maintaining pace of abbreviated patient encounters and keeping patient flow.

• Previous surgery experience is preferred.

• Responsible for delivering and documenting patient care during the intra-operative period.

• Will assess the patient’s needs physiologically and emotionally and plan nursing care accordingly.

• Focuses on providing quality patient care through familiarity with and adherence to policies, procedures, and standards.

• Monitor compliance with established surgical nursing and scrub standards, policies, and procedures.

• Always facilitate and demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.

• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

• AORN Perioperative 101 Certified

• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR)

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Specialized knowledge, skill, and abilities in empirical & practical perioperative nursing.

• Advanced knowledge in critical care practice of nursing

• Strong knowledge base of surgical procedures and post-operative complications.

• Sound physical assessment skills for patients across the lifespan (pediatric to geriatric).

• Able to prioritize and multitask while adapting well to a rapidly changing environment.

• Cardiac monitoring knowledge

About Us

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 123022
• Job Category: Surgical Services
• Posting Date: 2026-10-20
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, no holidays, weekends or call. On call once weekly and every 6th weekend
• Hours Per Week/FTE: 24 hrs weekly / .6 FTE
• Job Shift: Day/Evening
• Position Type: Full-time regular
• Department: Surgery Operating Rooms
• Pay Range: $44.20 - $68.12 hourly
• Pay Range Statement: Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Pay within our ranges may also be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities as well as internal equity. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation based on role (e.g., shift differential, bonus, sales incentive, productivity pay, etc.).
• Overtime Eligibility Status: Non-Exempt