Registered Nurse (RN) Scrub Nurse

Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is seeking an experienced RN to join the operating room as a scrub nurse. You will prepare the sterile field, assist the surgeon by passing instruments, and help manage the surgical environment to ensure patient safety.

We value perioperative expertise, aseptic technique mastery, and the ability to lift and move patients and equipment safely. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits accompany this critical role in Milwaukee, WI.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• BLS certification.
• Experience in perioperative nursing or surgical technology preferred.
• Strong knowledge of aseptic technique and surgical procedures.
• Ability to lift and move equipment/patients safely.

Responsibilities

• Preoperative preparation of the surgical area with aseptic technique.
• Provide intraoperative support and pass instruments to the surgeon.
• Set up and operate surgical equipment; ensure sterility and safety.

Skills

RN license

BLS

perioperative nursing

aseptic technique

lifting/patient handling

Tools

Surgical instruments

Imaging equipment

Job description

Looking for an experienced Operating Room Nurse -looking to become a scrub nurse

in the MAIN OR at ST LUKES Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) -Scrub Nurse

Milwaukee, WI, United States

Centrally located in the south side of MilwaukeeBe the Nurse Who Redefines Care.At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.

Your feedback matters.

Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Where You Will Work:

22 Operating rooms – services -Neuro/ENT, General, and Orthopedics

What We are looking for

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

What You’ll Do

• 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.

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative surgical team environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• AORN educating modules

About This Location

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is a 938-bed, quaternary acute carecommunity hospital that provides advanced health care expertise.The organization offers leading edge oncology, cardiovascular andneurology therapies for primarily adult patients. Nursing professionalgovernance is a particular organizational strength, with over 40 yearsof experience in clinical nurse shared decision making. Aurora St.Luke’s has been recognized for Nursing Excellence by the AmericanNurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program® since2001, most recently celebrating our 6th consecutive designation inFebruary 2024.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present. Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions. Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines. Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed. May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions. Physical Abilities Testing may be required. Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.