Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced OR RN with a strong Neuro/ENT background for an evening shift circulator/scrub role at a Level III Trauma Center.

Details

• Surgery Room/Main OR setting at a Level III Trauma Center with a Level III NICU and Primary Stroke Center
• Magnet-designated facility with 636 beds and 21 OR beds
• 8-hour evening shift, scheduled 1100-1930, 40 hours per week
• Patient ratio of 1:1
• Cases include Neuro/ENT spine surgeries (laminectomies, ALIFs, fusions, discectomies), cranial surgeries (tumors, VP shunts, subdurals, EVDs), and ENT procedures (neck dissections, sinus surgery, tonsillectomy, tympanoplasty)
• Additional exposure to orthopedic cases (fractures, hip and total joint replacements, ortho spine, hand/podiatry) and general surgery cases (breast/plastics, vascular, laparoscopic, oncology, GU, GYN, robotics)
• Uses Medtronic, Medtronic Stealth, Stryker, and Synaptive navigation systems, plus Hanna Table for ortho cases
• Charting via Epic; also uses Alaris and Pyxis systems
• Cross-training required to General Main OR specialty and Urology center; no floating to other hospitals or sites
• On-call required with 30-minute response time on an 8-week rotating call schedule, including weekend call slots
• Weekend call rotation covers Friday-Monday day and night shifts, 1-2 weekends per 8-week cycle
• Holiday weeks require working 4 (10hr) shifts or taking the holiday unpaid
• Support provided by Charge Nurses, Team Leads, Supervisors, and Manager
• Orientation length is approximately 1-1.5 weeks depending on team and shift assignment

Requirements

• Active WI or Compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of OR nursing experience required, including recent experience within the specialty area within the last year
• Strong background in Neuro/ENT procedures required; circulator experience with scrubbing recommended
• Epic EMR experience required
• Robotics (Xi) training only provided to candidates with a strong existing background who commit to more than one contract
• Candidate's middle name or initial required for consideration
• Candidate date of birth and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
• Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the last year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Circulate and/or scrub for a high-acuity mix of Neuro/ENT, orthopedic, and general surgical cases
• Surgical scrubs are provided by the hospital; scrub caps allowed but must be covered by a surgical bouffant
• Free parking available with shuttle service to and from the parking structure
• On-campus dining options include Starbucks and a cafeteria
• No call rooms available on site
• First-time travelers are not recommended for this position and would require further approval from the hiring supervisor
• Former employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before being eligible for a travel assignment
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius restrictions