Registered Nurse Surgery

Ascension; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Surgical Services Department to provide professional nursing care to patients undergoing surgical or invasive procedures. You will select and manage instruments and supplies, monitor patient status, and communicate changes before, during, and after procedures.

The role requires RN licensure in Wisconsin (or multi-state), a nursing diploma, and at least 1 year of recent operating room experience in an acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in Wisconsin or multi-state/compact state
• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing
• Minimum 1 year of recent Operating Room experience in acute care
• Strong communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional nursing care to patients undergoing surgical or invasive procedures.
• Select and handle necessary instruments and supplies for various procedures.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient status before, during, and after procedures.
• Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, and equipment for clinical use.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Nursing Diploma

Job description

• Delivering professional nursing care to patients undergoing surgical or invasive procedures.
• Selecting and handling the necessary instruments and supplies for various procedures.
• Monitoring, recording, and communicating patient status while managing overall care before, during, and after procedures.
• Preparing operating rooms, surgical instruments, and equipment for clinical use.

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Milwaukee, WI
• Facility: Columbia St Mary's Milwaukee
• Department: Surgery
• Schedule: Rotating Shift | PRN

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Delivering professional nursing care to patients undergoing surgical or invasive procedures.
• Selecting and handling the necessary instruments and supplies for various procedures.
• Monitoring, recording, and communicating patient status while managing overall care before, during, and after procedures.
• Preparing operating rooms, surgical instruments, and equipment for clinical use.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Additional Preferences

• Minimum of 1 year of recent Operating Room experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• Strong communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and organizational skills.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

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.

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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