Circulating Registered Nurse - Full Time Days

Watertown Regional Medical Center; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Watertown Regional Medical Center in Wisconsin is seeking an Registered Nurse - Surgery (RN-Surgery) to provide direct and comprehensive perioperative nursing care for surgical patients in an acute care setting. The RN-Surgery collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient safety, comfort and education throughout the perioperative process.

The role requires a BSN preferred, current RN license in Wisconsin, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, with a minimum of one year of clinical

Qualifications

• Demonstrates critical thinking, clinical judgment and decision-making.
• Ability to work in high-stress, fast-paced environments.
• Effective communication with patients, families, and team members.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Delivers direct and comprehensive nursing care to surgical patients.
• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care perioperatively.
• Documents all aspects of patient care clearly and accurately.
• Monitors patient condition and communicates with healthcare team.
• Participates in transfer, discharge and referrals as needed.
• Educates patients and families on procedures and post-operative care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

EMR proficiency

HIPAA compliance

Education

BSN preferred

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Description

Be part of Watertown Regional Medical Center, an acute‑care hospital in southeastern Wisconsin that consistently earns national awards for its high‑quality care from the likes of Becker's Hospital Review, Chartis, Healthgrades, The Leapfrog Group, and parent company ScionHealth. Watertown Regional's exceptional care across multiple specialty services is also reflected in its numerous accreditations and certifications. Join our team and grow your career in a hospital where everyday excellence meets or exceeds expectations.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse - Surgery (RN‑Surgery) provides direct and comprehensive nursing care to surgical patients within an acute care hospital setting. Utilizing the nursing process, the RN‑Surgery assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes. This role supports surgical interventions across all age groups and ensures patient safety, comfort, and education throughout the perioperative process.

Essential Functions

• Delivers patient‑centered nursing care based on established standards of care and the nursing process
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed and in accordance with policy
• Documents all aspects of patient care clearly and accurately
• Monitors, evaluates, and communicates patient condition to healthcare team, patient, and family
• Coordinates and collaborates with surgical and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care
• Participates in patient transfer, discharge, and referrals as needed
• Educates patients and families on surgical procedures, recovery expectations, and post‑operative care
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well‑being of patients throughout the surgical experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Demonstrated critical thinking, clinical judgment, and decision‑making skills
• Ability to function effectively in high‑stress, fast‑paced environments
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and team members
• Competency in the use of electronic medical records (EMR) and other healthcare technologies
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA guidelines
• Physical ability to perform required duties, including lifting, bending, standing, and walking for extended periods
• Willingness to comply with all organizational and departmental policies and procedures
• Attends required staff meetings and maintains required certifications and competencies

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required within time frame specified in facility policy)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (required within time frame specified in facility policy)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (required within timeframe specified in facility policy)

Experience

• Minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience preferred
• Previous perioperative or surgical services experience strongly preferred