Registered Nurse Operating Room
Ascension
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Description
- Perform scrub functions including the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during procedure.
- Perform circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during and after procedure.
- Directly assist operating physicians with surgical tasks including hemostasis, suturing and wound exposure as well as patient positioning.
- Prepare operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use.
Qualifications
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.
- Demonstrated knowledge of perioperative nursing standards, sterile technique, aseptic practice, and patient safety.
- Strong communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
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
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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About this role
Ascension's operating room nursing role in Milwaukee combines direct surgical assistance with perioperative patient management in an acute care hospital setting. You'll work as both scrub nurse and circulator, handling instruments and supplies during procedures while monitoring vital signs, communicating patient status, and supporting physicians with tasks like hemostasis, suturing, and wound exposure. The position demands strong sterile technique, knowledge of aseptic practice, and the ability to think critically under pressure while coordinating with surgical teams.
To qualify, you'll need an active Wisconsin nursing license (or current multi-state compact license) obtained before your hire date, plus BLS certification within your first month and Advanced Life Support within six months. While the role doesn't strictly require prior OR experience, Ascension prefers candidates with at least one year in an acute care operating room setting. You should demonstrate solid communication and teamwork skills alongside the technical competencies the role demands.
Ascension is a large nonprofit Catholic health system with 99,000+ employees, recognized as a top healthcare employer and military-friendly workplace. This is a full-time, in-office position based in Milwaukee.
Typical pay for this role
$120,000
Typical range: $100,000 to $120,000
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