Registered Nurse Operating Room Traveler
About The Position
The Registered Nurse Operating Room Traveler works in Surgical Services as an OR RN Circulator at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital or Elmbrook Memorial in Milwaukee or Brookfield, Wisconsin. Multiple shifts are available, with a schedule of 40 hours per week. The gross rate is up to $3,111 per week. The role performs scrub and circulating functions, including selecting and handling instruments and supplies, monitoring and communicating the patient's condition, and managing nursing care before, during, and after procedures. The nurse directly assists the operating physician with surgical tasks and prepares operating rooms, instruments, and equipment.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse credential required before the hire date or job transfer date.
- One of the following certifications is required: Advanced Life Support certification within 6 months (180 days) of hire or transfer, or BLS Provider certification within 1 month (30 days) of hire or transfer. American Heart Association or American Red Cross certifications are accepted.
- Diploma from an accredited school or college of nursing, or required professional licensure at the time of hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform scrub functions, including selecting and handling instruments and supplies used during procedures.
- Perform circulating functions, including monitoring, recording, and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care before, during, and after procedures.
- Directly assist the operating physician with surgical tasks, including hemostasis, suturing, wound exposure, and patient positioning.
- Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, and equipment for use.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, with HSA/FSA options.
- Employer-matched 403(b), financial planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
- Pro-rated paid time off and holidays.
- Ascension-paid tuition through Vocare, reimbursement, professional development, and online learning.
- Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
- Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
- Optional legal and pet insurance and transportation savings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
