Great opportunity to diversify your resume with an Operating Room position as a Cardiovascular circulator

Registered Nurse (RN) – CVOR

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

Sign on bonus for eligible candidates of up to $5,000 for Day Shift roles

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:

8 Operating rooms - CVOR

CABG, Aortic Dissection, VAD, Heart transplants 

Robotic thoracic procedures

many other cardiothoracic cases 

We’re Looking For:

Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing

Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association

One year experience - preference for Cardiac experience, and or surgical

What You’ll Do:

Deliver individualized care using the nursing process—assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care plans tailored to each patient’s needs.

Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition, mobilizing resources and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal outcomes.

Promote patient safety by implementing risk-reduction strategies and reporting safety events promptly. Verifies patient identity, allergies, and surgical site

Educate patients and families, adapting teaching methods to meet unique learning needs and supporting readiness for discharge.

Coordinate care and discharge planning through an interdisciplinary approach, ensuring continuity across the healthcare continuum.

Lead and delegate effectively, fostering teamwork and supporting unlicensed personnel.

Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience and unit performance.

Maintain professional growth through ongoing education, competency completion, and participation in shared governance activities.

Patient Care - positioning of patient, maintains sterile and safe environment, prepares the OR with necessary supplies, time outs, checks for inventory, and documents all aspects of the procedure

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Mon-Fri 8 hour shifts with on call obligations Flex start times between 0500-0630.

Must Live Within 30min of Hospital for On Call 

Weekday, Weekend, and Holiday call rotation required

Overnight coverage needed PRN to cover vacation and or vacancies

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:

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