Operating Room RN – Neuro, ENT, Orthopedics, Vascular & Robotic Surgery
Milwaukee, WI
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Summary: Registered Nurse - Operating Room (OR) - Contract Position

Specialty

• RN Medical Center (Ciara Ready)
• Focus areas: ENT, Neuro, Orthopedics, Robotics, Vascular Surgery

Location

• Milwaukee, WI (Level III Trauma Center, Level III NICU, Magnet Designation, Primary Stroke Center)

Facility Overview

• 636 beds total
• 21 OR beds
• Patient ratio: 1:1
• Experience required: Minimum 2 years
• Not recommended for first-time travel nurses without prior approval

Contract Length

• Approximately 13 weeks (89 days ≈ 13 weeks)

Required Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• BLS certification

Required Skills & Experience

• Must know how to scrub in surgical procedures
• Neuro/ENT surgeries including:

  • Spine surgeries: Laminectomies, ALIFs, Fusions, Discectomies
  • Cranial surgeries: Tumors, VP shunts, Subdural, EVDs (no setup required)
  • ENT surgeries: Neck dissections with flaps, Sinus surgery (Stealth Navigation), Tonsillectomy, Tympanoplasty
• Navigation systems experience:

  • Medtronic (Cranial & Spine)
  • Medtronic Stealth (ENT)
  • Stryker & Synaptive Navigation (Cranial)
• Orthopedic surgeries:

  • Fractures, Anterior hips, Total joints, Ortho spine, Hand/Podiatry
• Experience with surgical equipment such as Hanna Table
• General surgery experience including:

  • Breast/plastics, vascular, laparoscopic, oncology, genitourinary, gynecology, robotic surgery (da Vinci XI)
• Note: Robotics training only for those with strong background and commitment beyond one contract

Orientation & Training

• Orientation length: 1 to 1.5 weeks (varies by team and shift)
• Cross-training to General Main OR specialty and Urology center
• No floating to other hospitals or sites

Scheduling

• Day shifts with variable start times between 5:30 AM and 7:00 AM
• PM shifts depend on position
• No weekend rotation required
• Holiday weeks: Option to work four 10-hour shifts or take holiday unpaid

On-Call Requirements

• 30-minute response time
• 8-week call schedule (subject to change)
• Call slots vary by shift and specialty (AMS and PM shifts)
• Weekend call 1-2 weekends per schedule depending on specialty

Support & Environment

• Support from charge nurses, leads, supervisors, and managers
• Charting systems: EPIC, Alaris, Pyxis
• Surgical scrubs provided; scrub caps allowed but must be covered by surgical bouffant
• Free parking and shuttle service available
• Food options on campus include Starbucks and cafeteria
• No call rooms available

Additional Notes:

• First-time travel nurses require further evaluation and approval
• Strong emphasis on prior experience with robotic surgeries for those expected to work with robots