Operating Room Scrub Nurse – Grow with a Premier OR

Carolinas Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

AORN education modules

Skills Lab

Job summary

Advocate Health is hiring an experienced Operating Room Nurse to serve as a scrub nurse in the MAIN OR at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. This full-time role offers 40 hours per week with a day shift, and requires perioperative experience and RN licensure in WI.

The position emphasizes aseptic technique, teamwork, and the ability to lift and move patients and equipment safely. Competitive pay range: $38.20–$57.30 per hour, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in WI.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Previous experience in perioperative nursing or surgical technology needed.
• Strong knowledge of aseptic technique and surgical procedures.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull equipment and patients safely.

Responsibilities

• Preoperative Preparation: Prepare and maintain a clean, safe, and efficient surgical area conducive to optimal patient care.
• Utilize aseptic techniques in the preparation of materials, supplies, and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Assist with gowning and gloving, draping the surgical area, and establishing a sterile field.
• Intraoperative Support: Anticipate surgeon needs and pass instruments, sutures, and supplies during procedures.
• Hold retractors and assist as Second Assistant when necessary.
• Observe and report any breaks in aseptic technique to maintain patient safety.
• Equipment & Environment Management: Set up and operate surgical equipment (e.g., tables, cameras, microscopes, fracture tables).
• Ensure proper functioning and sterility of instruments and specialty carts; coordinate repairs as needed.
• Maintain environmental disinfection and safety standards in the operating room.
• Patient Care & Transport: Safely position and transport patients using proper lifting and handling techniques.
• Provide age-appropriate care, demonstrating knowledge of growth and development principles across the lifespan.
• Collaboration & Communication: Notify appropriate staff of equipment or supply issues promptly.
• Work closely with the surgical team to ensure smooth workflow and optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Registered Nurse license

BLS

Perioperative experience

Aseptic technique

Safe patient handling

Job description

Advocate Health is hiring an experienced Operating Room Nurse to serve as a scrub nurse in the MAIN OR at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. This full-time role offers 40 hours per week with a day shift, and requires perioperative experience and RN licensure in WI.

The position emphasizes aseptic technique, teamwork, and the ability to lift and move patients and equipment safely. Competitive pay range: $38.20–$57.30 per hour, with comprehensive benefits.