Registered Nurse Cardiovascular OR

About the role

Deliver exceptional, patient-centered nursing care within the operative suite, ensuring safety and comfort for individuals undergoing complex cardiovascular and invasive procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall flow of the operating room by serving as the circulating nurse, closely monitoring patient conditions and communicating updates in real time to protect patient safety.
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  • Coordinate the surgical field seamlessly by executing both scrub and instrument-handling functions with precision, ensuring the surgical team has exactly what they need when they need it.
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    • Collaborate closely with physicians and anesthesia teams to assist with line access and intubation, providing critical support during high-stakes moments of the procedure.
  • Prepare and optimize the surgical environment by setting up specialized cardiovascular instruments and advanced equipment, ensuring a sterile, efficient, and ready-to-go operating room.

Requirements

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• One or more of the following required:
• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Preferences

• Previous OR experience preferred.
• Motivated nurses encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Life at Ascension is a place where you can thrive professionally, develop skills, and help others. It’s a place where your contributions are valued and supported. Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Pay

Full-Time 0.9 FTE days | 0630-1500 M-F | Weekday, Weekend, Holiday call required

Schedule

Full-Time