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Registered Nurse OR

Ascension·Mequon, Wisconsin

Other·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Lead comprehensive patient care in the operative setting, including pre-, intra-, and post-operative monitoring and communication. Execute specialized scrub functions and assist physicians with critical surgical tasks to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Your future role at a glance Location

  • Mequon,
  • WI
  • Facility: Columbia St.
  • Mary's
  • Ozaukee
  • Department:
  • OR
  • Schedule: PRN How you'll make an impact in this role Lead the comprehensive patient care journey in the operative setting (pre-intra-post-op) by continuously monitoring, recording, and communicating vital patient status updates to ensure optimal safety and continuity of care. Execute specialized scrub functions, meticulously selecting and preparing all surgical instruments and supplies to maintain a sterile field and support the procedural flow, directly contributing to surgical success. Support the surgical team directly by assisting the physician with critical tasks, including precise patient positioning, achieving hemostasis, and facilitating wound closure to ensure positive surgical outcomes. Maintain a state of procedural readiness by preparing the operating room, ensuring all instruments, supplies, and high-tech equipment are functional, sterile, and immediately available for every case. What minimum qualifications you'll need
  • Licensure /
  • Certification /
  • Registration: Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • One or more of the following required: Registered Nurse credentialed from the Minnesota Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensure is dependent on state associate works in. Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State. Licensure is dependent on state associate works in.

Education

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time ofhire required. What additional requirements you'll need No additional preferences.

Life at

Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity 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. Equal employment opportunity employer Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees.

To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Requirements

Requires a valid Registered Nurse license in Wisconsin or a Compact State and a diploma from an accredited nursing school. BLS certification is required within 30 days, and ACLS must be obtained within 180 days of hire.

  • professional certificate
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Vital Signs Recording
  • Sterile Field Maintenance
  • Patient Positioning
  • Perioperative Care
  • Operating Room Preparation
  • Hemostasis
  • Wound Closure
  • Surgical Scrubbing

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Mequon, Wisconsin
Posted
Jun 16, 2026
Closes
Jul 9, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Ascension

Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all. Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those most vulnerable. In FY2025,...

Salary listed on 271 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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In Wisconsin, CNA openings are often driven by ongoing staffing needs in hospitals, long-term care, and other patient-care settings. These roles can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with current state certification, though some will also consider applicants who have completed a 75-hour training program and are awaiting the state exam. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and availability before applying.

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