Operating Room Registered Nurse

The Operating Room Registered Nurse is responsible for managing all nursing care within the operating room as a circulating nurse. You will observe the surgical team from a broad perspective and assist in creating and maintaining a safe, comfortable environment for patients undergoing surgery. By employing critical thinking, assessment, and evaluation skills, you will direct nursing care and coordinate activities of the surgical team for the benefit of the patient.

Schedule

• 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week)
• 8-hour shifts
• Participation in on-call rotation required

Responsibilities

• Advocate for patients' rights, preferences, and needs, ensuring high-quality, compassionate care tailored to individual circumstances
• Assess patient health problems and needs to develop, implement, and evaluate care in collaboration with the healthcare team
• Prepare the operating room for procedures
• Perform surgical site identification and surgical time-out on every patient
• Ensure compliance with Universal Protocol by initiating a pre-procedural "Time Out" to prevent wrong-site, wrong-procedure, and wrong-patient errors
• Assist in positioning patients and respond to their comfort and safety needs
• Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medications
• Observe and enforce strict standards of asepsis
• Observe, check, and monitor all equipment used during surgery to confirm proper functioning; remove and report any malfunctioning equipment from service
• Operate the retinal laser under physician direction, adhering to all safety protocols and maintaining annual competency through required training
• Provide accurate care and handling of specimens
• Inventory all items used in surgery
• Provide hand-off communication to PACU nurses
• Ensure infection control protocols and safety standards are followed in all aspects of patient care
• Operate and monitor medical equipment relevant to patient care
• Educate patients and their families on health conditions, medications, treatment care, and post-surgical care
• Perform and document point-of-care testing in accordance with established protocols
• Promptly record all care information concisely, accurately, and completely
• Respond to emergency situations using appropriate interventions
• Promptly report and document any occurrences of unusual events, safety concerns, or incidents in accordance with organization policies
• Project a professional demeanor and appearance while maintaining confidentiality of patients, coworkers, and the organization
• Use the organization's secure messaging platform in accordance with departmental protocols
• Participate in cross-training and may be assigned to other nursing departments within the hospital
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program
• Current RN licensure in the State of Wisconsin
• BLS certification required upon hire
• Must obtain ACLS and PALS certification within six months of hire
• Must possess a cell phone that interfaces with the organization's secure messaging system

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous operating room experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Medical terminology
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
• Quality assurance and accreditation standards
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations, patient confidentiality laws, and patient rights
• Effective English communication in verbal and written form
• Quality work including attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic computer proficiency
• Customer service standards
• Capacity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively through managing workload based on urgency and importance
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying up to date on job-specific trends, policies, and new technologies

Compensation & Benefits

• Sign-on bonus: $1,500
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance
• Free scrubs with laundry service
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Free meals
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness reimbursement

Application Deadline

• October 26, 2026