OR Scrub Nurse — Lead Perioperative Care & Growth

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI seeks an experienced Operating Room Nurse to transition to a scrub role in the main OR.

The role supports preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative activities in a high-volume setting with Neuro/ENT, General, and Orthopedic cases. Requirements include a current WI RN license, BLS, and experience in perioperative nursing or surgical technology, along with strong aseptic technique and patient handling abilities.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Wisconsin (WI).
• BLS certification required.
• Experience in perioperative nursing or with surgical technology preferred.
• Strong knowledge of aseptic technique and sterile procedures.

Responsibilities

• Preoperative preparation: maintain a clean, safe surgical area and prepare materials and equipment.
• Intraoperative support: assist surgeon, pass instruments, and maintain sterile field.
• Equipment & environment management: set up and operate surgical equipment and ensure sterility.
• Patient care & transport: position and transport patients safely, assist with age-appropriate care.
• Collaboration & communication: coordinate with surgical team and report equipment or supply issues.

Skills

RN license

BLS

Perioperative nursing

Tools

Surgical technology

Job description

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI seeks an experienced Operating Room Nurse to transition to a scrub role in the main OR.

The role supports preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative activities in a high-volume setting with Neuro/ENT, General, and Orthopedic cases. Requirements include a current WI RN license, BLS, and experience in perioperative nursing or surgical technology, along with strong aseptic technique and patient handling abilities.