Primary Job Title: Registered Nurse Circulator OR
Alternate/Related Job Titles:
Location: Slidell, LA
Onsite Flexibility: Onsite
Contract Details:
Position Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 3 months (08/25/2025 – 11/24/2025)
Start: 08/25/2025
End: 11/24/2025
Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse Circulator plays a critical leadership role in delivering patient care within the surgical environment, especially in open-heart, neuro, and vascular procedures. This role involves using the Nursing Process aligned with the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and professional standards to support optimal surgical outcomes. The RN Circulator effectively communicates with interdisciplinary teams, ensures patient safety, and manages clinical workflows in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver patient care using the Nursing Process for surgical procedures
Serve as a leader and active partner within the interdisciplinary surgical team
Communicate and delegate effectively to licensed and ancillary staff
Provide patient education tailored to cultural, ethnic, and individual needs
Oversee resources and promote cost-effective care
Use clinical data and observations to drive improvement and patient outcomes
Maintain compliance with legal, ethical, and institutional policies
Remain knowledgeable of federal, state, and local regulations affecting practice
Ensure safe handling and compliance concerning hazardous waste or medications
Perform other related duties as required
Required Experience:
Minimum 2 years of circulator RN experience in heart, neuro, and vascular surgery
Experience in high-acuity surgical environments
Experience handling confidential information in fast-paced settings
Strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities
Nice-to-Have Experience:
Required Skills:
Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills
Excellent time management; self-directed
Sound clinical judgment and critical thinking
Effective delegation and interpersonal communication
Preferred Skills:
Additional Skills:
Adaptability to changing environments and production pace
Experience working with blood, body fluids, and exposure to communicable diseases
Compliance with HIPAA, safety, and infection control standards
Certifications:
Active RN License in the state of Louisiana
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by AHA
Preferred: Clinical specialty certification
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
Heavy work: Requires exerting 50–100 lbs occasionally, 25–50 lbs frequently
High physical demand due to patient handling and OR pace
Regular exposure to hazardous waste and infectious agents
Risk of occupational exposure inherent to healthcare setting
About GTT:
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!
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