Operating Room Nurse

Job Summary

Join our Ambulatory Surgery team as an Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse, where you will play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality surgical care in a fast-paced outpatient setting. In this role, you’ll work alongside surgeons, anesthesia teams, and perioperative staff to support a wide range of surgical procedures. This position is ideal for an experienced OR RN who thrives in a structured, patient-focused environment and values teamwork, precision, and efficiency.

You will assist in pre-op preparation, intraoperative care, and post-procedure support while ensuring adherence to hospital standards, sterile protocols, and patient safety guidelines. No call, no weekends, and self-scheduling make this an excellent opportunity for work-life balance.

Details:

Location: Marshfield, WI
Position: RN – OR (Outpatient/Ambulatory Surgery)
Care Setting: Acute – Outpatient Surgery
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Pay Rate: $66/hr
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
Shift: Days | 8-hour shifts
Shift Times: 06:45–15:15 or 09:00–17:30
Scheduling: Modified self-scheduling (average 2 late shifts/week)
Call Requirements: None
Weekend Requirements: None
Holiday Requirements: None
Orientation: 3–5 days (typically 3 days)

Unit Information:

• Unit Type: Ambulatory Surgery OR
• Charting System: Cerner
• Suites: 10 OR suites 2 procedure rooms
• Average Cases per Day: 40–50
• Common Cases: Orthopedics, General Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmology
• Scrubbing Required: No (helpful but not mandatory)
• Scrubs Provided: Yes
• Floating: May float to Inpatient OR as needed
• Local Rate: Candidates within 80 miles receive $8/hr reduced rate

Job Responsibilities:

• Deliver safe, competent nursing care during pre-operative, intra-operative, and recovery phases.
• Assist the OR team with preparation, equipment checks, room turnover, and patient positioning.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical techs to ensure smooth workflow.
• Maintain strict adherence to sterile procedures, infection control standards, and patient safety protocols.
• Monitor patients’ condition and communicate changes promptly to the surgical team.
• Document all care accurately in the EMR (Cerner) following hospital and regulatory guidelines.
• Provide emotional support and clear communication to patients and families before and after procedures.
• Assist with orthopedic cases (total joints, scopes, fractures), as well as ENT, GGU, and ophthalmology procedures.
• Work efficiently in a high-volume OR environment with rapid case turnover.
• Participate in orientation, team huddles, and quality improvement initiatives as required.

Requirements:

• Active WI or Compact RN license
• Minimum 2 years of recent OR nursing experience (ambulatory experience preferred)
• Strong experience in orthopedics (total joints, scopes, fractures, podiatry preferred)
• Required Certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA)
• Solid understanding of surgical procedures, sterile technique, and perioperative nursing standards
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a busy surgical environment
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and multitasking skills
• Experience using Cerner EMR preferred

Job Types: Travel nursing, Contract

Pay: $66.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $8 - $66