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Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room

Advocate Aurora Health

West Allis, Wisconsin

$38.2–$57.3/hr

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Last seen active Aug 9, 2026

What the posting states

Base pay: $38.2–$57.3/hr

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Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room Circulator. 13 OR beds. Specialties include Breast, plastics, ENT, Urology, general, some vascular, gyn, robot, orthopedics and podiatry. Circulator role includes 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.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
At least 6 months of RN experience
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 experienced RN and/or prior OR experience

About the employer

Advocate Aurora Health

Hospital

You’re weighing Advocate Aurora Health in the Chicago orbit—now part of Advocate Health after the Aurora and Atrium combination—where IL and WI hospitals still carry the day-to-day identity you will feel on shift. Sites range from community campuses like 132-bed…

What reviewers appreciate

12-month new grad residency with mentorship through the transition to practice
Sign-on bonuses listed up to $10,000 (L&D) and $7,500 (Med-Surg)
Education assistance $5,250/year full-time plus $1,500 continuing education

What reviewers flag

Review themes of toxic or inconsistent management and favoritism across units
Staffing shortages and higher workloads make work-life balance hard to sustain
Promotions and internal mobility can stall without leadership support

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