Registered Nurse Float Specialty

Ascension; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b) retirement

Pro-rated PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave & family benefits

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension in Mequon, WI is seeking a registered nurse to deliver direct, compassionate nursing care on the Float Specialty Units during the night shift. You will document patient progress, promptly execute physician and nursing orders, and communicate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless continuity of care.

You will coordinate across clinical disciplines, advocate for holistic services, continuously assess patient needs, and collaborate with the team to adjust treatment plans for

Qualifications

• BLS Provider required within 30 days of hire (AHA or Red Cross accepted).
• RN credential from Wisconsin Board of Nursing required.
• ALS preferred (AHA or Red Cross accepted).
• PALS preferred (AHA or Red Cross accepted).

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct nursing care with patient comfort and clinical excellence.
• Document clinical progress and promptly execute physician/nursing orders.
• Coordinate care across clinical disciplines and advocate for integrated services.
• Assess patient needs in real-time and collaborate with the health team for safe transitions.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Diploma from an accredited nursing program OR current RN licensure

Job description

• Deliver compassionate, high-quality direct nursing care that places patient comfort and clinical excellence at the forefront of every interaction.
• Manage the patient's complete care journey, meticulously documenting clinical progress, promptly executing physician and nursing orders, and providing critical updates to the multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless continuity of care.
• Coordinate care across all clinical disciplines, acting as the primary advocate and liaison to guarantee well-integrated, holistic services that lead to optimal patient outcomes.
• Assess ongoing patient needs in real-time, proactively collaborating with the broader healthcare team to adjust treatment plans and ensure a safe, efficient, and successful transition through their recovery.

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Mequon, WI
• Facility: Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee
• Department: Float Specialty Units
• Schedule: Night Shift | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Deliver compassionate, high-quality direct nursing care that places patient comfort and clinical excellence at the forefront of every interaction.
• Manage the patient's complete care journey, meticulously documenting clinical progress, promptly executing physician and nursing orders, and providing critical updates to the multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless continuity of care.
• Coordinate care across all clinical disciplines, acting as the primary advocate and liaison to guarantee well-integrated, holistic services that lead to optimal patient outcomes.
• Assess ongoing patient needs in real-time, proactively collaborating with the broader healthcare team to adjust treatment plans and ensure a safe, efficient, and successful transition through their recovery.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Additional Preferences

• No weekends

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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