Registered Nurse (RN) Urology Circulator

Advocate Health • Milwaukee, WI

2d • $38 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) Urology Circulator works in the Urology Center at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, supporting outpatient, same-day surgery, and inpatient urology cases. The department has three cystoscopy rooms and performs procedures including cystoscopy, ureteroscopy, TURP, TURBT, prostate biopsies, kidney stone cases, bladder tumor resections, stent placements, and retrogrades. The team also provides consults for Foley and suprapubic tube changes. Cases may use local anesthesia or anesthesia.

The nurse provides individualized care throughout the nursing process, monitors patient status, promotes safety, educates patients and families, coordinates care and discharge planning, and collaborates with the healthcare team. Circulator duties include positioning patients, maintaining a sterile and safe environment, preparing the operating room and supplies, performing time-outs and inventory checks, and documenting procedures.

This is a full-time, 0.9 FTE position scheduled for 36 hours per week in eight-hour shifts. Start times vary according to department needs, between 6:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m.; most shifts run 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The schedule includes one day off within each two-week pay period, based on department needs. Weekend on-call is required one weekend every five weeks, and holiday on-call is required one to two holidays per year. The position is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• 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.
• One year of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Medical/surgical experience is preferred; surgical experience is also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized care using the nursing process: assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care plans tailored to each patient.
• Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition, mobilizing resources and collaborating with the healthcare team.
• Promote patient safety through risk-reduction strategies and prompt reporting of safety events; verify patient identity, allergies, and surgical site.
• Educate patients and families using teaching methods suited to their learning needs and support readiness for discharge.
• Coordinate care and discharge planning through an interdisciplinary approach to ensure continuity.
• Lead and delegate effectively, fostering teamwork and supporting unlicensed personnel.
• Participate 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.
• Position patients, maintain a sterile and safe environment, prepare the operating room with necessary supplies, conduct time-outs and inventory checks, and document procedure details.

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 such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate’s job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed