37703 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Surgery Room

Full time

Yes

40

New Opportunity: Scrub RN

Neuro/ENT Specialty, Monday through Friday 8 hour day shift with variable start times between 530am and 7am

Holiday, weekend and week night On-Call requirements 

Must Live within 30 minutes of call 

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

New Opportunity in the MAIN OR at ST LUKES Medical Center

Neuro /ENT Specialty - Registered Nurse (RN) -Scrub Nurse

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

Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.
 At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.
 Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Where You Will Work:

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

What We are looking for

• 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.

What You’ll Do:

• 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.

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Mon-Fri 8-hour shifts with on call obligations Flex start times between 0530-0700

Must Live Within 30min of Hospital for On Call 

Participating with surgical tech call rotation - Weekday, Weekend, and Holiday required

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative surgical team environment.

• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

• AORN educating modules

• Skills Lab

About This Location:

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.

Ready to Take the Next Step:

Apply Now!

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program