Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room
Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc.
Aurora Sinai Medical Center - 945 N 12th St
14 OR beds. Our specialties include, Elective and urgent/emergent surgical patients. Types of surgeries: Orthopedics, GYN, general, bariatric, robotic, urology, plastics, dental and ECT patients
Posted Oct 14
- Shift and hours
- 8-hour day shift 0630-1500 · 10-hour shifts · Day shift 0630-1700 with flexible start times · Rotating day off 40 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Surgery Room · Hospital Our specialties include, Elective and urgent/emergent surgical patients.Elective and urgent/emergent surgical patients
- License
- RN license Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practicesRegistered Nurse license issued by the state where the teammate practices
- Term
- Per Diem Status: Full timeFull time
Do you qualify?
- License
- Registered Nurse license issued by the state where the teammate practices Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
- Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers, issued by the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Education
- Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
Preferred
- Experience
- Experience as an RN and/or prior OR experience Strong preference for experience RN and/or prior OR experience
What it pays
- Extra pay
- Shift and on-call premium pay Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobbased on a teammate's job
- Bonus
- Incentive pay Incentive pay for select positionsfor select positions
- Eligibility
- Benefits eligible: Yes Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Eligibility
- Program eligibility may depend on FTE or status Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.)depends on FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.)
- Pay reviews
- Base pay set within the listed range based on 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
- BenefitsHealth and welfare: medical, 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
- BenefitsFamily benefits such as adoption 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)
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Deliver individualized care using the nursing process Deliver individualized care using the nursing process-assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
- Day to day
- Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition, mobilizing resources and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Day to day
- Promote patient safety and report safety events promptly Promote patient safety by implementing risk-reduction strategies and reporting safety events promptly.
- Day to day
- Verify patient identity, allergies, and surgical site Verifies patient identity, allergies, and surgical site
- Day to day
- Educate patients and families and support discharge readiness Educate patients and families , adapting teaching methods to meet unique learning needs and supporting readiness for discharge.
- Day to day
- Coordinate care and discharge planning across the continuum Coordinate care and discharge planning through an interdisciplinary approach, ensuring continuity across the healthcare continuum.
- Day to day
- Lead and delegate, supporting unlicensed personnel Lead and delegate effectively , fostering teamwork and supporting unlicensed personnel.
- Day to day
- Engage in quality improvement initiatives Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience and unit performance.
- Day to day
- Maintain professional growth through education and shared governance Maintain professional growth through ongoing education, competency completion, and participation in shared governance activities.
- Day to day
- Patient care in the OR: time outs, positioning, sterile environment, supplies, inventory, documentation
- On call
- Weeknight, weekend, and holiday call divided equally among staff Weeknight, weekend, and holiday call is divided equally among staff.
- On call
- Must live within 30 minutes of the hospital for on call Must live within 30 minutes of the hospital for On Call
- Details
- Lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
- Details
- Perform sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
- Details
- Use foot pedals on carts or machines Position requires use of foot pedals on carts or machines.
- Details
- Possible exposure to chemical and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease.
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekend, holiday, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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 Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc.’s careers page.
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- Department
- 37703 Aurora Sinai Medical Center - Surgery Room
- Status
- Full time
- Benefits eligible
- Yes
- Hou rs per week
- 40
Schedule Details/Additional Information
DAY shift 0630-1700 with flexible start times based on surgical schedule
- 10 hour shifts with a rotating day off
Weeknight, weekend, and holiday call is divided equally among staff. Must live within 30 minutes of the hospital for On Call
Pay Range
- $38.20 - $57.30
- Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room Circulator
- Downtown Milwaukee WI, United States
Where You Will Work
14 OR beds. Our specialties include, Elective and urgent/emergent surgical patients. Types of surgeries: Orthopedics, GYN, general, bariatric, robotic, urology, plastics, dental and ECT patients
We’re Looking For
Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association Strong preference for experience RN and/or prior OR experience
What You’ll Do
Deliver individualized care using the nursing process—assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care plans tailored to each patient’s needs. Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition, mobilizing resources and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal outcomes. Promote patient safety by implementing risk-reduction strategies and reporting safety events promptly.
Verifies patient identity, allergies, and surgical site Educate patients and families , adapting teaching methods to meet unique learning needs and supporting readiness for discharge. Coordinate care and discharge planning through an interdisciplinary approach, ensuring continuity across the healthcare continuum. Lead and delegate effectively , fostering teamwork and supporting unlicensed personnel.
Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience and unit performance. Maintain professional growth through ongoing education, competency completion, and participation in shared governance activities. Patient Care - time outs, positioning of patient, maintains sterile and safe environment, prepares the OR with necessary supplies, checks for inventory, and documents all aspects of the procedure Scheduled Hours 8 hour DAY shift 0630-1500 with flexible start times based on surgical schedule or
- 10 hour shifts with a rotating day off.
Weeknight, weekend, and holiday call is divided equally among staff. Must live within 30 minutes of the hospital for On Call
About This Location
From preventive and diagnostic care to some of the most advanced medicine in the world, we’re dedicated to putting the patient at the center of all we do. Located in downtown Milwaukee, we offer comprehensive, state-of-the-art services and expert doctors in an atmosphere designed to promote healing and overall well-being. We are also home to tomorrow’s health care professionals and pioneering treatment options, with the University of Wisconsin Medical School’s Milwaukee Clinical Campus at our location.
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 up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist. lift up to 20 lbs. over the head. carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
Must be able to
push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present. Position requires use of foot pedals on carts or machines. 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 have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
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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.