Neurosurgery RN: Pre/Post-Op Care & Education

Gundersen Health System; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Neurosurgery Clinic to provide pre- and post-operative care, patient education, and phone triage. The role includes nurse-only visits and collaboration with neurosurgeons and APCs.

The position is 0.8 FTE (32 hours/week) on weekdays, with no weekends or on-call, offering starting pay of $31.98/hour, higher with experience, and a supportive team that values growth and balance.

Qualifications

• Active RN license to practice in Wisconsin.
• Minimum 1 year RN experience (Neuroscience, Med-Surg, or Rehab preferred).
• Strong critical thinking and multitasking skills.
• Phone triage background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nurse-only visits for pre-op and post-op care, including patient education, halo vest changes, and wound care.
• Support patients through procedures, including Deep Brain Stimulation.
• Manage phone triage and in-basket tasks on dedicated rotation days.
• Collaborate with clinicians and APCs to ensure seamless patient care.

Skills

Active RN license Wisconsin

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Phone triage background

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Neurosurgery Clinic to provide pre- and post-operative care, patient education, and phone triage. The role includes nurse-only visits and collaboration with neurosurgeons and APCs.

The position is 0.8 FTE (32 hours/week) on weekdays, with no weekends or on-call, offering starting pay of $31.98/hour, higher with experience, and a supportive team that values growth and balance.