Registered Nurse Operating Room

Ascension • Franklin, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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. In this role, you will champion patient safety and advocacy by managing the surgical environment and monitoring patient conditions before, during, and after procedures to ensure optimal recovery outcomes. You will also facilitate high-precision surgical interventions by expertly managing sterile instruments and assisting physicians with critical tasks like suturing and wound exposure. Furthermore, you will coordinate the surgical "nerve center" as a circulator, maintaining clear communication with the entire medical team and documenting the patient journey with meticulous detail. You will optimize the operative environment by preparing specialized equipment and sterile fields, ensuring the surgical suite is primed for high-quality, efficient care delivery, and drive clinical excellence through teamwork by collaborating directly with surgeons and anesthesia providers to anticipate needs and mitigate risks during invasive procedures.

Requirements

• 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 Minnesota Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensure is dependent on state associate works in.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State. Licensure is dependent on state associate works in.
• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Champion patient safety and advocacy by managing the surgical environment and monitoring patient conditions before, during, and after procedures to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
• Facilitate high-precision surgical interventions by expertly managing sterile instruments and assisting physicians with critical tasks like suturing and wound exposure.
• Coordinate the surgical "nerve center" as a circulator, maintaining clear communication with the entire medical team and documenting the patient journey with meticulous detail.
• Optimize the operative environment by preparing specialized equipment and sterile fields, ensuring the surgical suite is primed for high-quality, efficient care delivery.
• Drive clinical excellence through teamwork by collaborating directly with surgeons and anesthesia providers to anticipate needs and mitigate risks during invasive procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees