Circulator/Scrub Nurse

Part-Time; 24 Hours per Week; Monday-Friday; Varied Day Shift; No Weekend or Holidays

The Circulator/Scrub Registered Nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect provision of professional nursing care of the patients in the operating room. The nurse is accountable for ongoing evaluation and documentation of all components of care delivered to customers within the perioperative and outpatient environment utilizing the nursing process.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• Scrubs and circulates for surgical and endoscopy procedures, preparing the surgery suite and ensuring all required supplies, equipment, and instruments are available.

• Maintains a calm, patient-centered environment while individualizing care based on each patient’s age, health status, and procedure.

• Monitors and restocks surgery inventory; operates equipment and performs technical skills according to policy while seeking guidance appropriately.

• Synthesizes patient data, uses critical thinking to guide actions, and documents care clearly and accurately in the patient record.

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, communicating significant findings or concerns to appropriate personnel.

• Follows universal precautions and maintains patient confidentiality according to policy.

• Completes daily and weekly tasks to support safe and efficient department operations, ensuring ORs and the Surgery Department remain clean and sanitary.

• Maintains responsibility for attendance, required competencies, mandatory training, and unit-specific certifications (e.g., ACLS).

• Participates in goal setting and performance improvement initiatives alongside leadership.

Education: 

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Must possess a current Iowa license as a Registered Nurse.
• Must be certified or willing to certify in BLS, PALS, and ACLS.
• Must complete the Dependent Adult/Child Abuse Training.