Description

Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,500 per week
Shift Information: 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/17/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Surgical Assistant Profession: Nursing Specialty: RN Medical Center Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Evening Shift Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: RN Certifications: BLS, First Assist Must-Have: Strong background in IROBOTS (XI), Neuro, General, Ortho, ENT, Vascular Description: Functions as Surgical First or Second Assistant to the surgeon for complex and basic operative or invasive procedures. Responsible for performing a variety of procedures or may specialize in a surgical specialty where appropriate. Performs responsibilities of a Surgical Technologist if required but preferably not simultaneously while functioning as first assist. Facility is a Level III Trauma Center and Level III NICU with Magnet Designation and a Primary Stroke Center. Patient types include Neuro/ENT, Orthopedic, General, Vascular, Laparoscopic, General Oncology, Genitourinary (GU), Gynecology (GYN), and Robots. Candidate must have a strong background and familiarity with specific procedures, especially for Vascular, Robots, and ENT. Support on the unit includes Charge Nurse, Leads, and Supervisors. Charting system in use is EPIC. Cross-trained to all Main OR specialties and Urology center. Variable start times for Day shift range between 5:30 AM to 7:00 AM. Holiday work expectations may be variable. Surgical scrubs are provided. Scrub caps are allowed but must be covered by a surgical bouffant. Free parking is available. Food options include a Starbucks and cafeteria on campus.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam