Registered Nurse - Surgery

Overview It’s more than a career, it’s a calling WI‑SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Madison Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights Schedule: Variable schedule with a mix of day and late shifts. Day Shift: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM (may start as early as 6:30 AM for complex case setup) Mid Shift: 11:00 AM–7:30 PM or 1:00 PM–9:30 PM Evening/Late Shift: 2:30 PM–11:00 PM On‑Call & Weekend Requirements Neuro: Week‑long call rotation, including weekends (Friday–Monday) General Surgery: 2–3 weeknight call shifts per month plus 24‑hour weekend call Orthopedics: 2–3 weeknights per month and 12 hr weekend call every 4th weekend Qualifications Previous OR experience preferred; new graduate and experienced RNs are invited to apply. Job Summary Delivers professional nursing care in the operative setting to patients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures. Job Responsibilities and Requirements PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Performs scrub functions including the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during procedure. Performs circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during and after procedure. Directly assists operating physician with surgical tasks including hemostasis, suturing and wound exposure as well as patient positioning. Prepares operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use. Applies the existing body of evidence‑based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age‑specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department’s Scope of Service. Demonstrates the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model and uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide responses to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of patients and patient populations. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing. EXPERIENCE No experience required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication. Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0‑25 lbs. Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25‑50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving of patients. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional driving. Rare crawling and running. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA) Registered Professional Nurse (RN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA) Registered Nurse (RN) – Missouri Division of Professional Registration Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State State of Work Location: Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA) Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State Registered Nurse (RN) – Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) State of Work Location: Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA) Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State Registered Nurse (RN) – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Work Shift Variable Shift (United States of America) Job Type Employee Department View phone number on click.appcast.io Surgical Suite Scheduled Weekly Hours 32 Benefits SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: Voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay provides eligible hourly team members instant access to earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: Provides upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. SSM Health is an equal‑opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr