Operating Room Registered Nurse

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Milwaukee (WI)

On-site

USD 41,328 - 61,992

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site Starbucks

Provided scrubs

Job summary

A healthcare staffing firm in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced RN Operating Room Nurse for a 13-week contract. The ideal candidate must have strong experience in Neuro and Orthopedic surgeries, manage complex cases, and maintain strict sterile techniques. Day shifts with variable start times and on-call rotation are required. Excellent collaboration with surgical teams is essential. BLS Certification and an active RN License in Wisconsin are mandatory.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years experience in OR.
Experience with surgical procedures in Neuro/ENT and Orthopedics.
Handle complex surgical cases independently.

Responsibilities

Scrub and circulate for various surgical procedures.
Anticipate surgeon's needs during surgeries.
Participate in on-call rotation with 30-minute response times.

Skills

Neuro/ENT surgery experience

Orthopedic surgery experience

Strong sterilization techniques

Instrumentation management

Collaborative team work

Education

Active RN License (Wisconsin or Compact)

BLS Certification

Tools

EPIC

Medtronic Stealth

Stryker Navigation

Job description

Role title: Sr. Manager - Healthcare (Recruitment, Delivery & Client Relations)

Position: RN – Operating Room (OR) Nurse

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 8-hour Day Shifts - 40 hrs/week (Variable start times 5:30 AM–7:00 AM) + On-call rotation

Facility Type: Level II Trauma, Level III NICU, Magnet Designated, Primary Stroke Center

Job Description:

About the Facility

933-bed teaching hospital, 21 operating rooms
Recognized for advanced surgical specialties, Magnet designation, and comprehensive patient care
Supportive leadership: Charge Nurse, Leads, and Supervisors present on the unit

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) with strong experience in Neuro/ENT and Orthopedic surgery to join the SLMC surgical team. The RN OR will scrub and circulate in complex cases, collaborate with surgeons and anesthesia teams, and ensure optimal patient outcomes in a high-volume surgical environment.

Key Responsibilities

Scrub and circulate for surgical procedures in Neuro/ENT, Ortho, General, Plastics, Vascular, GU, GYN, and Robotics (robotics experience preferred; no training provided)
Independently manage complex surgical cases, including craniotomies, spinal fusions, sinus surgeries, and vascular procedures
Maintain strict sterile technique and patient safety protocols
Anticipate the surgeon's needs, manage instrumentation, and ensure the readiness of surgical equipment
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for seamless perioperative care
Participate in on-call rotation with 30-minute response time (General/Neuro/Ortho)
ENT: Neck dissections, Sinus surgeries (Stealth Navigation), Cochlear implants, Tonsillectomy
Ortho & General: Joint, Trauma, Oncology, Plastics, GU, GYN, Laparoscopic, Vascular
Robotics: Cases available (DaVinci) – strong background preferred

Certifications & Requirements

Active RN License (Wisconsin or Compact)
Required: BLS Certification
Navigation systems experience preferred: Medtronic Stealth (ENT), Medtronic Navigation (Cranial/Spine), Stryker & Synaptive (Cranial)
Minimum 2 years OR experience
First-time travelers require additional approval – strong prior experience highly preferred

Scheduling & On-Call