Registered Nurse (RN) Surgical Scrub

Advocate Health•Milwaukee, WI

9d•$38 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) Surgical Scrub works in the main operating room at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The department has 22 operating rooms serving Neuro/ENT, General, and Orthopedics. The role supports safe, efficient surgical care by preparing and maintaining the sterile field, assisting the surgical team during procedures, managing equipment and the operating-room environment, and helping position and transport patients. This position is for an experienced operating-room nurse looking to become a scrub nurse. The schedule is Monday through Friday, eight-hour day shifts, with variable start times between 5:30 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Holiday, weekend, and weeknight on-call requirements apply. Employees must live within 30 minutes of call. The position is full-time at 40 hours per week. Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is a 938-bed quaternary acute-care community hospital providing advanced care, primarily for adults. It offers oncology, cardiovascular, and neurology services and has been recognized through the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program since 2001. The organization describes nursing professional governance and shared decision-making as areas of strength. The role requires frequent physical activity and may involve exposure to hazardous materials and communicable disease. Protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary. Physical Abilities Testing may be required.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
Previous experience in perioperative nursing or surgical technology.
Strong knowledge of aseptic technique and surgical procedures.
Ability to lift, push, and pull equipment and patients safely.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and support 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
Ability to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
Must live within 30 minutes of call.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain a clean, safe, and efficient surgical area.
Use aseptic techniques to prepare materials, supplies, and equipment for surgical procedures.
Assist with gowning and gloving, drape the surgical area, and establish a sterile field.
Anticipate surgeon needs and pass instruments, sutures, and supplies during procedures.
Hold retractors and assist as a Second Assistant when necessary.
Observe and report breaks in aseptic technique to support patient safety.
Set up and operate surgical equipment, including tables, cameras, microscopes, and fracture tables.
Ensure instruments and specialty carts function properly and remain sterile, and coordinate repairs as needed.
Maintain environmental disinfection and safety standards in the operating room.
Safely position and transport patients using proper lifting and handling techniques.
Provide age-appropriate care using knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
Promptly notify appropriate staff about equipment or supply issues.
Work closely with the surgical team to support smooth workflow and optimal patient outcomes.
Perform physical safety interventions, such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate’s job.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Professional growth and continuing education opportunities.
AORN educational modules and Skills Lab.