Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Vantage Health Partners; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Health Partners in Kenosha, WI seeks an Registered Nurse - Operating Room to join our Hospital Surgery department. This full-time, on-site role offers comprehensive perioperative care across pre-, intra-, and PACU phases in a collaborative surgical team.

Entry-level nurses and new graduates are welcome. The position includes a competitive hourly pay range and opportunities for professional growth in a clinical setting that prioritizes patient safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in WI and/or IL (active).
• BLS/CPR certification or ability to obtain within 6 weeks of hire.
• ACLS/PALS certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care across pre-operative, intra-operative, and PACU phases.
• Assist with procedures, maintain aseptic technique and infection control.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, and anesthesia support as directed.
• Support surgical team to ensure efficient procedural flow.
• Monitor patients and document perioperative assessments.
• Complete intraoperative documentation accurately.
• Educate and support patients and families before and after procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized surgical environment.
• Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia providers, and nursing colleagues.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Perioperative Nursing

Aseptic Technique

Teamwork

Post-Anesthesia Care

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Registered Nurse - Operating Room to join our Hospital Surgery department in Kenosha, WI. This full-time, on-site position offers the opportunity to deliver safe, high-quality perioperative care within a professional, collaborative surgical team. Entry-level nurses and new graduates are welcome to apply.

As a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room, you will provide comprehensive care to surgical patients across the pre-operative, intra-operative, and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) phases. You will assist with surgical procedures while maintaining strict aseptic technique and infection control standards, administer medications, IV fluids, and anesthesia support as directed, and anticipate the needs of surgeons and the surgical team to ensure seamless procedural flow.

This role offers a competitive pay range of $31 to $46 per hour, depending on years of experience, along with the opportunity to educate and support patients and families throughout their surgical journey in a clinical environment that values precision, patient safety, and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to surgical patients across pre-operative, intra-operative, and PACU phases
• Assist with surgical procedures while maintaining strict aseptic technique and infection control protocols
• Administer medications, IV fluids, and anesthesia support as directed by the surgical team
• Anticipate the needs of surgeons and the surgical team to support efficient procedural flow
• Monitor patients closely and respond promptly to changes in condition
• Perform and document patient assessments throughout the perioperative period
• Complete accurate intraoperative documentation in accordance with perioperative standards
• Educate and support patients and families before, during, and after surgical procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and properly prepared surgical environment
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, anesthesia providers, and nursing colleagues

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin and/or Illinois
• Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification, or ability to obtain within 6 weeks of hire
• Knowledge of perioperative nursing standards and practices
• Ability to maintain sterile and aseptic technique
• Ability to perform patient assessment and monitoring
• Ability to complete accurate intraoperative documentation
• Preferred: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Preferred: Perioperative or surgical nursing experience
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities in a fast-paced surgical setting