Registered Nurse Med/Surg (FT/Nights)

Watertown Regional Medical Center; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Watertown Regional Medical Center is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) for the Medical/Surgical unit. The shift is 36 hours per week, 1900 to 0700, with weekend and holiday rotation. The hospital is an acute-care facility in southeastern Wisconsin, recognized for high-quality care and numerous accreditations.

New graduates are welcome to apply. The RN provides safe, compassionate patient care using the nursing process, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing required.
• BSN preferred.
• Current state RN license or compact state license required.
• BLS, ACLS, CPI per facility policy.
• Specialty certification (e.g., RN-BC, CMSRN) preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months Medical/Surgical nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive assessments and reassessments to determine nursing care needs.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized plans of care.
• Administers medications and treatments per policy and physician orders.
• Documents assessments, interventions, outcomes, and education timely and accurately.
• Provides direct care including ADLs, hygiene, nutrition, and mobility support.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team for care coordination and discharge planning.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Patient care planning

EMR systems

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

Watertown, Wisconsin

Facility Watertown Regional Medical Center

Req ID 554420 Post Date 09/01/2026

NEW - $20,000 Sign On Bonus!

New Graduates Welcome!

WATERTOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IS NOW HIRING FOR A FULL-TIME REGISTERED NURSE - RN TO JOIN OUR MED/SURG TEAM!

Shift is 36 hours per week 1900 to 0700 with weekend and holiday rotation

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 (RN) – Medical/Surgical provides safe, effective, and compassionate patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in an acute care hospital setting. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and families to achieve optimal patient outcomes, ensuring care is delivered in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

• Performs comprehensive assessments and reassessments to determine nursing care needs
• Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized plans of care
• Administers medications and treatments in accordance with policy and physician orders
• Documents assessments, interventions, outcomes, and patient education timely and accurately
• Provides direct care including ADLs, hygiene, nutrition, and mobility support
• Monitors patient conditions and communicates significant changes to the care team
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team for care coordination, discharge planning, and referrals
• Provides emotional and psychosocial support to patients and families
• Ensures patient safety through adherence to infection control and fall prevention protocols
• Supervises and delegates tasks appropriately to licensed and unlicensed staff

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Proficient in clinical assessment, documentation, and patient care planning
• Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, and nursing best practices
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to function effectively in high-stress situations with diverse patient populations
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) and clinical documentation systems
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended standing, walking, and physical activity
• Demonstrates professional integrity, accountability, and a commitment to continuing education

Qualifications

Education

• Associate degree in Nursing required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

License/Certification

• Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required per facility policy
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required per facility policy
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required per facility policy
• Specialty certification (e.g., RN-BC, CMSRN) preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 6 months of Medical/Surgical nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred

Demonstrated critical thinking, decision-making, and effective prioritization in a fast-paced environment.