Registered Nurse (RN) Surgical Scrub

Hugh Chatham Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Educational Assistance Program

AORN education modules

Skills Lab

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Surgical team as a Scrub Nurse in the MAIN OR at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI.

This full-time role includes 40 hours per week, with 8-hour day shifts starting between 5:30am and 7:00am, and on-call requirements including nights, weekends, and holidays. Qualifications include current WI RN license, BLS, perioperative nursing or surgical tech experience, and strong aseptic techniques.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in WI.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Preoperative Preparation: maintain a clean, safe surgical area; aseptic prep; gowning and gloving; establish sterile field.
• Intraoperative Support: anticipate surgeon needs, pass instruments, hold retractors, observe aseptic technique.
• Equipment & Environment Management: set up and operate surgical equipment; ensure sterility; coordinate repairs.
• Patient Care & Transport: safely position and transport patients; provide age-appropriate care.
• Collaboration & Communication: notify staff of equipment issues; work with surgical team for optimal outcomes.

Skills

RN license

BLS

Perioperative nursing

Aseptic technique

Patient handling

Job description

Department

37703 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Surgery Room

Department

37703 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Surgery Room

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

• Monday through Friday 8 hour day shift
• with variable start times between 530am and 7am
• Holiday, weekend and week night On-Call requirements
• Must Live within 30 minutes of call

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

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 Milwaukee

Be 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
• Skills Lab

About This Location:

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is a 938-bed, quaternary acute care community hospital that provides advanced health care expertise.

The organization offers leading edge oncology, cardiovascular and neurology therapies for primarily adult patients. Nursing professional governance is a particular organizational strength, with over 40 years of experience in clinical nurse shared decision making. Aurora St. Luke’s has been recognized for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program® since 2001, most recently celebrating our 6th consecutive designation in February 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.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.