American Addiction Centers·Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The RN will serve as a CVOR Circulator, coordinating comprehensive patient care and maintaining a sterile environment during cardiothoracic procedures. Key duties include managing time outs, patient positioning, and documenting all aspects of the surgical procedure.
37706 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Surgery Room: Tower
Status: Full time
Benefits: Eligible:
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule Details/Additional Information: M-F Day shift position with varied start times
between 0500-0630 with on-call requirements, 8 hr shifts
Permanent shift flexibility available after orientation based on internal staffing needs
Rotating on-call requirements based on current staffing levels ***Flex coverage model for PM and night shifts utilized as needed
$38.20 - $57.30
Registered Nurse (RN) – CVOR Circulator
Where You Will Work: Milwaukee, WI, United States Centrally located in the south side of Milwaukee
As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.
Circulator role includes - time outs, positioning of patient, maintains sterile and safe environment, prepares the OR with necessary supplies, checks for inventory, and documents all aspects of the procedure
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.
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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.