Ortho OR Circulator RN – Day Shifts

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Operating Room, Orthopedics. You will work closely with surgeons, residents, anesthesiologists, and staff to deliver safe perioperative care and optimal patient outcomes.

The role requires Wisconsin RN license, BLS, and at least 2 years of OR experience. You should be comfortable with 35 lb lifts, flexible shifts, and on-call duties as part of a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• RN license issued by the state where you practice.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• 2+ years of RN experience in the OR or surgical nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care and act as patient advocate in the OR.
• Collaborate with surgeons, residents, anesthesiologists, and OR staff to ensure safe surgical outcomes.
• Support education and orientation activities for ongoing perioperative training.
• Handle responsibilities including didactic, digital education, simulations, and hands-on practice as part of orientation.
• Adapt to weekends, holidays, and different shifts; participate in on-call as needed.
• Assist in patient lifting and movement with appropriate equipment and team assistance.
• Maintain awareness of infection control and exposure to potentially infectious specimens and patients.

Skills

RN license

BLS for Healthcare Providers

2+ years RN experience

Job description

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Operating Room, Orthopedics. You will work closely with surgeons, residents, anesthesiologists, and staff to deliver safe perioperative care and optimal patient outcomes.

The role requires Wisconsin RN license, BLS, and at least 2 years of OR experience. You should be comfortable with 35 lb lifts, flexible shifts, and on-call duties as part of a dynamic team.