Inpatient Surgical Registered Nurse

OakLeaf Surgical Hospital; Altoona (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

OakLeaf Surgical Hospital in Altoona, WI is seeking an Inpatient Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, patient-centered care to surgical inpatients. The RN will perform comprehensive assessments, administer medications, monitor postoperative recovery, and coordinate care with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary partners.

This role emphasizes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement in a physician-owned environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in the state of Wisconsin.
• Experience in postoperative or surgical inpatient settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments of surgical inpatients.
• Administer medications and monitor post-operative recovery.
• Coordinate care with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary partners.
• Educate patients and families; document in EMR.
• Adhere to safety and infection control standards.

Skills

Nursing care

Team collaboration

Patient education

Postoperative assessment

Education

RN license

Tools

EMR documentation

Medication administration systems

Job description

OakLeaf Surgical Hospital in Altoona, WI seeks an Inpatient Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, patient-centered care to surgical inpatients. The RN will perform comprehensive assessments, administer medications, monitor post-operative recovery, and coordinate care with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary partners. Responsibilities include patient and family education, accurate EMR documentation, and adherence to safety and infection control standards. This role thrives in a collaborative, physician-owned environment focused on excellent outcomes, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.