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Trauma Operating Room RN

ThedaCare · Neenah, WI · Full time

Posted Jul 7, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you had to stop or slow down a procedure for a safety concern.

What they are checking: Courage to speak up in the OR, where hierarchy can make that hard.

Tell me about working with a surgeon who was frustrated and short with the team during a case.

What they are checking: Staying professional and focused on the patient when emotions run high in the room.

How do you stay ready for trauma call when cases can come any time of night?

What they are checking: Personal readiness and reliability for an on-call trauma service.

What would you do

A trauma activation is coming straight to the OR. How do you set up the room when you don't know exactly what surgery it will be?

What they are checking: Anticipating trauma needs like warming, blood, suction and broad instrument sets under time pressure.

Blood products are arriving faster than you can document them. How do you stay accurate?

What they are checking: Maintaining transfusion safety and documentation during a massive transfusion.

About the work

Walk me through your role as circulating nurse during the time-out on an emergent case.

What they are checking: Commitment to safety checks even when the case is urgent and the team wants to move fast.

How do you manage counts during a chaotic trauma laparotomy with packing going in and out?

What they are checking: Discipline around sponge and instrument counts in exactly the cases where retained items happen most.

How do you keep a trauma patient warm in the OR, and why does it matter so much?

What they are checking: Understanding the link between hypothermia and bleeding in trauma patients and the tools to prevent it.

How do you handle specimens or evidence from a trauma patient who may be part of a police investigation?

What they are checking: Awareness of chain-of-custody steps so evidence collected in the OR can be used later.

What do you include in your handoff when the trauma patient goes to the ICU?

What they are checking: Structured report covering procedure, fluids, blood, lines and concerns so the ICU nurse is ready.

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The full job description

As published by ThedaCare.

Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare. Benefits , with a whole-person approach to wellness – • Lifestyle Engagement • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support • Access & Affordability • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare About ThedaCare! Summary : The RN Clinical Nurse provides patient-centered, specialized, evidence-based nursing care across the continuum through an interprofessional approach to treatment, research, education, and advocacy. Contributes to the goals of the department by being accountable for the delivery of compassionate and safe care within the scope of practice as defined by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing and ThedaCare policy. Through collaborative practice with members of the care team, is responsible for patient outcomes that meet the high quality of care provided by ThedaCare. Furthers the professional practice of nursing at ThedaCare by promoting a culture of innovation and a commitment to growth and professional development. Job Description: SCHEDULE: • Our hours of operation are 0600-2100 Monday through Friday • Shifts are variable and are typically: 0600-1430 (days) and 1230-2100 (PMs). One PM shift is scheduled each week, and one PM Friday shift is scheduled every 4th week • Call coverage is needed during off hours and weekends. Call is 1-2 weekday calls per month and every 4th-8th weekend (Fri-Monday morning) • Call has a 30-minute response time UNIT DETAILS (Operating Room-Neenah Hospital): Perioperative services is a challenging and unique area of medicine and is a little known area of nursing where we have the opportunity to care for patients at their most vulnerable. Surgery is a fast paced, technologically advanced, challenging environment where you will have the opportunity to work side by side with exceptionally skilled and caring professionals including nurses, surgical technologists, surgeons, and anesthesiologists in a team environment to provide exceptional care to all who move through surgery. As an OR nurse, you will advocate for your patient in an environment in a 1:1 nurse to patient ratio while participating in providing life changing care while we improve the health of those we serve. In Neenah, we specialize in Robotics, General, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Gynecologic, ENT, Bariatric, Plastics, Retina, Urology and level II Trauma care for the region. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Utilizes the nursing process, evidence-based practice, and specific competencies to assess the physical condition and nursing needs of patients, and develops a plan of care in a collaborative practice with the patient and interprofessional team. • Plans for the care needs of the patient in collaboration with the interprofessional team to provide the highest quality of care and clinical outcomes. • Demonstrates clinical expertise in the provision of care in the clinical specialty assigned, and performs all functions of the professional clinical nurse (RN), which are age appropriate, developmentally sensitive, and culturally specific. • Identifies ways to improve the patient’s experience of care, streamline care processes, and lower costs while promoting quality to improve patient, family, and team member satisfaction. • Contributes to a professional environment that encourages mentoring, engagement, and development to retain expert clinicians. • Provides consultation and maintains positive relationships with physicians and other interprofessional team members, collaborating to problem solve and improve patient care. • Demonstrates, anticipates, and proactively manages risk to prevent crises. 8. Performs skillfully in life threatening emergencies, matching demands and resources during crises situations. QUALIFICATIONS: • Current Wisconsin RN Licensure • American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) • BSN Completion: Upon hire, any non-BSN nurse with less than one (1) year of licensed Registered Nurse experience will be required to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within five (5) years of hire. ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Appleton & Neenah, Operating Rooms: • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date • American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire date PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of Fifty (50) pounds without assistance • Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties • Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care procedures WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments • Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock • Occasional high noise level in work environment • Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time • Transporting, transferring, positioning patients and/or equipment from one location to another; little likelihood for injury if proper body mechanics and procedures are followed • Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents • Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32 Scheduled FTE: 0.8 Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - Neenah,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: No Worker Shift Details: Variable

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