Registered Nurse (RN) Scrub Nurse

General Day shift -variable start - 8-hour shifts (5 Days a week M-F)

Holiday, weekend and week night On-Call requirements 

Must Live within 30 minutes of call 

Milwaukee, WI, United States Centrally located in the south side of Milwaukee

• 22 Operating rooms – services -Neuro/ENT, General, and Orthopedics

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in [WI].
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• ***Previous experience in perioperative nursing or surgical technology needed
• Strong knowledge of aseptic technique and surgical procedures.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull equipment and patients safely.

• →Preoperative Preparation:
  • →Prepare and maintain a clean, safe, and efficient surgical area conducive to optimal patient care.
  • →Utilize aseptic techniques in the preparation of materials, supplies, and equipment for surgical procedures.
  • →Assist with gowning and gloving, draping the surgical area, and establishing a sterile field.
• →Intraoperative Support:
  • →Anticipate surgeon needs and pass instruments, sutures, and supplies during procedures.
  • →Hold retractors and assist as Second Assistant when necessary.
  • →Observe and report any breaks in aseptic technique to maintain patient safety.
• →Equipment & Environment Management:
  • →Set up and operate surgical equipment (e.g., tables, cameras, microscopes, fracture tables).
  • →Ensure proper functioning and sterility of instruments and specialty carts; coordinate repairs as needed.
  • →Maintain environmental disinfection and safety standards in the operating room.
• →Patient Care & Transport:
  • →Safely position and transport patients using proper lifting and handling techniques.
  • →Provide age-appropriate care, demonstrating knowledge of growth and development principles across the lifespan.
• →Collaboration & Communication:
  • →Notify appropriate staff of equipment or supply issues promptly.
  • →Work closely with the surgical team to ensure smooth workflow and optimal patient outcomes.
    
    

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is a 938-bed, quaternary acute care
community hospital that provides advanced health care expertise.
The organization offers leading edge oncology, cardiovascular and
neurology therapies for primarily adult patients. Nursing professional
governance is a particular organizational strength, with over 40 years
of experience in clinical nurse shared decision making. Aurora St.
Luke’s has been recognized for Nursing Excellence by the American
Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program® since
2001, most recently celebrating our 6th consecutive designation in
February 2024.

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday. 
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. 
• Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present. 
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions. 
• Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines. 
• Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed. 
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary. 
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions. 
• Physical Abilities Testing may be required. 
• Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader. 

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