Job Description

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