Registered Nurse Operating Room

Ascension; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Legal and pet insurance

Transit savings

Job summary

Ascension in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Operating Room team. You will prepare rooms, scrub, and assist the physician with surgical tasks in a full-time role with day shifts. The position includes comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities. A Wisconsin RN license and BLS are required; roughly 18 months OR experience preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS from the American Heart Association required before hire.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Wisconsin or Multi-State Compact before hire date.
• Graduate from a board-approved RN program; BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, and equipment for procedures.
• Perform scrub duties, including selection and handling of surgical instruments.
• Assist the operating physician directly with surgical tasks such as hemostasis, suturing, wound exposure, and patient positioning.
• Execute circulating functions by monitoring, recording, and communicating patient condition, while managing overall nursing care throughout the procedure.

Skills

BLS

RN experience

Patient care

Education

Board-approved RN program graduate

BSN preferred

Job description

Benefits Statement

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Job Description

• Facility: St. Francis Hospital
• Department: Operating Room
• Schedule: Days | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, and equipment for procedures.
• Perform scrub duties, including the selection and handling of surgical instruments and supplies.
• Assist the operating physician directly with surgical tasks such as hemostasis, suturing, wound exposure, and patient positioning.
• Execute circulating functions by monitoring, recording, and communicating patient condition, while managing overall nursing care throughout the procedure.

What minimum qualifications you’ll need

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing or Multi-State Compact obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Additional certifications may be required for
  specific job locations.

Education:

• Graduate of a board-approved Registered Nurse Program required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Work Experience:

• RN with approximately 18 months or less of experience.
• Ability to manage complex workload required.

Additional Preferences:

• 40 hours a week | M-F (8 hour shifts). Call hours, in addition to worked hours. Call hours expectations are currently every other day and every other weekend.
• Prior OR experience highly preferred

Why Join Our Team

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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