Registered Nurse Med Surg Neuro

Ascension; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched retirement plan 403(b

Pro-rated PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and ongoing ed.

Employee assistance program

Parental leave and family benefits

Job summary

Ascension in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Med Surg Neuro unit on a full-time night shift. You will lead compassionate, evidence-based care for patients recovering from strokes and brain injuries, acting as the hub between physicians, therapists, and families to ensure a seamless recovery.

The role emphasizes safe patient status monitoring, proactive interventions, thorough discharge planning, and education to empower families for a confident transition home.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire date or transfer date.
• RN licensure in Wisconsin or multi-state/Compact state.
• New graduates welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of compassionate, evidence-based care for stroke, brain injury, and post-surgery patients.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care between physicians, therapists, and families.
• Monitor patient status with high precision and intervene rapidly when changes occur.
• Provide patient and family education and discharge planning for a safe transition home.

Skills

Clinical nursing care

Team coordination

Patient education

Discharge planning

Critical thinking

Education

Nursing diploma

Job description

• Lead the delivery of compassionate, evidence-based care for patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, and surgeries, ensuring clinical excellence at every bedside.
• Coordinate the multidisciplinary care journey by acting as the central hub between physicians, therapists, and families to ensure a seamless and safe recovery process.
• Monitor and interpret patient clinical status with high precision, proactively identifying changes in condition to ensure rapid intervention and high-quality outcomes.
• Empower patients and their families through dedicated education and discharge planning, ensuring they have the tools and confidence they need for a successful transition home.

Your future role at a glance

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Facility: Columbia St. Mary's Hospital

Department: Med Surg Neuro

Schedule: Full-time / Nights

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead the delivery of compassionate, evidence-based care for patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, and surgeries, ensuring clinical excellence at every bedside.
• Coordinate the multidisciplinary care journey by acting as the central hub between physicians, therapists, and families to ensure a seamless and safe recovery process.
• Monitor and interpret patient clinical status with high precision, proactively identifying changes in condition to ensure rapid intervention and high-quality outcomes.
• Empower patients and their families through dedicated education and discharge planning, ensuring they have the tools and confidence they need for a successful transition home.

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. Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State.

Education

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

Additional Preferences

• New graduate RNs are welcome to apply.

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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