Certified Registered Nurse credential required before hire or transfer.
Advanced Life Support certification within 6 months of hire.
Basic Life Support certification within 1 month of hire.
Diploma from an accredited nursing school required.
Professional licensure must be active at time of hire.
Responsibilities
Perform scrub functions, selecting and handling surgical instruments and supplies.
Monitor and communicate patient conditions during procedures as a circulating nurse.
Assist the operating physician with surgical tasks like hemostasis and suturing.
Prepare operating rooms and ensure surgical instruments are ready for use.
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
Employer-matched 403(b) retirement plan and life insurance.
Pro-rated paid time off and holidays for work-life balance.
Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Employee Assistance Program for emotional well-being support.
Parental leave and adoption assistance for family support.
Optional legal and pet insurance, plus transportation savings.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Facility: Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Milwaukee Hospital
Department: Ascension Premier Staffing - CVOR Surgical Service
Schedule: Day shifts available | 40 hours per week
Gross Rate up to $3,889 per week
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How you'll make an impact in this role
Performs scrub functions including the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during procedure.
Performs circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during and after procedure.
Directly assists operating physician with surgical tasks including hemostasis, suturing and wound exposure as well as patient positioning.
Prepares operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use.
What minimum requirements you'll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration
Required Credential(s):
Certified Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
One or more of the following:
Certified Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Certified BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
Benefits that help you thrive
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
Responsibilities
How you'll make an impact in this role
Performs scrub functions including the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during procedure.
Performs circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during and after procedure.
Directly assists operating physician with surgical tasks including hemostasis, suturing and wound exposure as well as patient positioning.
Prepares operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use.
Qualifications
What minimum requirements you'll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration
Required Credential(s):
Certified Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
One or more of the following:
Certified Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Certified BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
About Ascension
Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.