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Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room

Advocate Health, Inc.

Aurora St Lukes Medical Center - 2900 W Oklahoma Ave

Aurora St Lukes Medical Center - 2900 W Oklahoma Ave

You will work closely with surgeons, residents, advanced practice clinicians, anesthesiologists, technologists and assistants to provide superior surgical outcomes.

Posted Sep 22

Shift and hours
7am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday during orientation · Shift to be determined after orientation 7am-3:30pm; Monday-Friday will be orientation schedule Future shift to be determined upon completion of orientation40 hours a week
Unit and setting
Main operating room · Hospital St Luke's MAIN OR Milwaukee, WI
License
RN license Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practicesRegistered Nurse license issued by the state where you practice
Term
Per Diem FULL TIME; 80 hours a pay period;Full time

Do you qualify?

License
Registered Nurse license issued by the state where you practice Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Experience
Minimum 1 year nursing experience in the OR Seeking an RN with minimum of one year nursing experience in thr OR
Experience
Experienced Operating Room nurses only for experienced Operating Room Nurses Only
Experience
1-2 years OR experience 1-2 years OR experience needed

What it pays

Call differential
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Extra pay
Shift and on-call premium pay
Bonus
Incentive pay Incentive pay for select positionsSelect positions
Eligibility
Benefits eligible Benefits Eligible: Yes
Pay reviews
Base pay set by qualifications, skills, relevant experience and/or training Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Pay reviews
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits

  • BenefitsPaid Time Off programsPaid Time Off programs
  • BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • BenefitsFlexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent careFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • BenefitsAdoption assistance and paid parental leaveFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • BenefitsDefined contribution retirement plans with employer matchDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • BenefitsEducational Assistance ProgramEducational Assistance Program
More benefits (3)
  • Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, Short- and Long-Term Disability)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Family benefits (adoption assistance, paid parental leave)

The role and schedule

Day to day
Work closely with surgeons, residents, advanced practice clinicians, anesthesiologists, technologists and assistants You will work closely with surgeons, residents, advanced practice clinicians, anesthesiologists, technologists and assistants to provide superior surgical outcomes.
Cross-training
Full training in the circulator role during orientation Your extensive RN orientation includes full training in the circulator role.
Day to day
Assist in evacuating patients during fire or other disaster Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of a fire or other disaster
Weekends
Ability to work weekends Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts in order to accommodate staffing
On call
Rotating call after successful completion of orientation Future rotating call upon successful completion of orientation
On call
30-minute call requirement Must meet 30 minute call requirement
Holidays
Ability to work holidays
Details
22 operating rooms We have 22 operating rooms
Details
938-bed hospital Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is a 938-bed, quaternary acute care
Details
Exposure to hazardous or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick
Details
Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients
Details
Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.

The workplace

Advocate Health, Inc.
Health system employer

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for holiday and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

On your path

Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.

Original listing

Posted on Advocate Health, Inc.’s careers page.

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Department

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hou rs Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Position Requirements

Seeking an RN with minimum of one year nursing experience in thr OR 7am-3:30pm; Monday-Friday will be orientation schedule; variable start times Future shift to be determined upon completion of orientation based on needs of department; FULL TIME; 80 hours a pay period; Future rotating call upon successful completion of orientation Must meet 30 minute call requirement

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room

  • for experienced Operating Room Nurses Only
  • Where you will work
  • St Luke's MAIN OR Milwaukee, WI
  • We have 22 operating rooms
  • Main operating room services - Neuro/ENT, General, and orthopedics

What you will do Are you looking for an environment that will challenge your knowledge and skills surrounding surgical nursing in the Operating Room? You are the eyes, the ears, and the voice of the patient during one of the most vulnerable times of a person’s healthcare journey. The OR is highly interdependent, and team based.

You will work closely with surgeons, residents, advanced practice clinicians, anesthesiologists, technologists and assistants to provide superior surgical outcomes. Your orientation and practice environment is rooted in the specialty standards and educational programs of the Association of Perioperative Nurses (AORN). Your extensive RN orientation includes full training in the circulator role.

What you will do

  • Didactic Education
  • Digital Education
  • Lab experiences with practice skills
  • Simulations
  • Role playing
  • Hands-on practice
  • Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts in order to accommodate staffing
  • positions need to take call
  • Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick
  • Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of a fire or other disaster
  • Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients
  • Ability to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit
  • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other team member, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

What we are looking for

Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices, and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA). 1-2 years OR experience needed

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.

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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.

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