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OR Pediatric Nurse II - 0.5 FTE

Children's Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI · Part time

Posted Jun 26, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you spoke up in the OR when something did not look right.

What they are checking: Whether they will challenge a surgeon or team when patient safety is at risk.

These positions include weekday, weekend and holiday call, and you must report within 30 minutes. How would you handle that?

What they are checking: Whether they have honestly planned for call, including where they live and backup childcare.

Orientation runs Monday to Friday with off-shift rotation. How do you learn best when you are new to a unit?

What they are checking: Whether they are self-aware about learning and will ask questions during orientation.

Tell me about a time you supported a family whose child had an unexpected outcome in surgery.

What they are checking: Whether they can stay present and compassionate in hard moments while respecting the provider's role.

What would you do

How do you prepare a scared child and their parents for surgery during the pre-op handoff?

What they are checking: Whether they can calm both child and family using age-appropriate words and honest expectations.

A surgeon is short-tempered during a long case and the room feels tense. How do you keep the team working well?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm and focused on the patient when emotions in the room run high.

About the work

As an OR circulator, walk me through what you do from the moment the patient arrives until incision.

What they are checking: Whether they know the circulator's role in checks, positioning, counts and the surgical safety time-out.

The sponge count is off at closing. What happens next?

What they are checking: Whether they know to stop the closing, search, recount and escalate rather than let the case move on.

How is positioning and keeping a small child warm different from an adult in the OR?

What they are checking: Whether they understand children lose heat fast and have different pressure and positioning risks.

What OR experience do you bring, and which surgical specialties are you most comfortable circulating for?

What they are checking: Whether their experience matches the cases they will see and where they will need extra orientation.

How do you make sure the right procedure is done on the right site for a child who cannot speak for themselves?

What they are checking: Whether they rely on parents, consents and marking to verify identity and site.

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The full job description

As published by Children's Wisconsin.

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ We're looking for experienced OR Circulating nurses who are passionate about precision, teamwork, and making a difference in surgical care! Being an OR Nurse is one of the most rewarding careers! It’s a high-energy discipline that requires both a strong understanding of interpersonal skills and technical skills. The central characteristic of perioperative care is teamwork. The surgical team must work together seamlessly to ensure patient safety and the success of the surgery. Responsibilities include being a partner in the care management team, providing coordination and management of patient care to pediatric patients and families within a continuum of care and delegating patient activities as appropriate within a care management assignment. • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing in order to meet the recommended entry level for a professional nurse (or equivalent academic and/or professional experience). • A license to practice professional nursing in the State of Wisconsin. • Candidates must show proof of license on or before first day of employment. Current CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart or American Red Cross is required. Hours: Two (2) 10 hour shifts per week. Must be flexible based on department needs. After 6 month orientation hours could be: 7am-5pm or 9am-7pm based on department needs. This position also requires weekday, weekend and holiday call requirements (must be within 30 mins from the hospital). Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law. Certifications/Licenses: BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin

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