• Cardiovascular OR - CVOR Registered Nurse

    Ascension HealthMilwaukee, WI 53208

    Job #2660324584

  • Details

    • Sign-on bonus: $15,000

    • Department: Surgery / Operating Room

    • Schedule: 1.0/Rotating - M-F varied hours between 0530-1530 with some call commitment on nights/weekends/holidays.

    • Hospital: Columbia Saint Mary's

    • Location: Milwaukee, WI

    Benefits

    Paid time off (PTO)

    Various health insurance options & wellness plans

    Retirement benefits including employer match plans

    Long-term & short-term disability

    Employee assistance programs (EAP)

    Parental leave & adoption assistance

    Tuition reimbursement

    Ways to give back to your community

    _*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics._

    Responsibilities

    Deliver professional nursing care in the operative setting to patients undergoing cardiovascular surgical or other invasive procedures.

    • Perform both scrub functions and handling of instruments and supplies used during complex cardiovascular surgical procedures.

    • Perform circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient during cardiovascular procedures.

    • Assist operating physicians and anesthesia with accessing and maintaining lines and intubation during cardiovascular procedures.

    • Prepare cardiovascular operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use.

    Requirements

    Licensure / Certification / Registration:

    • Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

    • One or more of the following required:

    • Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

    • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

    Education

    • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

    Additional Preferences

    Prefer 1-2 years of prior Cardiac Surgery experience.

    Why Join Our Team

    Ascension Wisconsin has been providing rewarding careers to healthcare professionals since 1848. Operating 17 hospital campuses and over 100 related healthcare facilities from Racine to Appleton, you will find opportunities that allow you to create a career path you love, all while delivering compassionate, personalized care to the communities we serve.

    Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

    Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

    Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

    Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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    As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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