Registered Nurse (RN) Day Surgery and PACU PRN

Hugh Chatham Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health's St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee is seeking an RN for the PACU / Same Day Surgery PRN role. The position supports elective and urgent surgeries, requiring flexibility to cover 0 hours per week with PRN shifts and at least one shift per month.

Qualified candidates have an accredited nursing program, Wisconsin RN license, and BLS (ACLS/PALS preferred). Prior Med Surg/ICU/ED experience is desirable, with an emphasis on teamwork and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Current Registered Nurse license in the practicing state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification; ACLS and PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process.
• Utilize evidence-based practice and clinical decision making to ensure SAFETY and quality patient experience.

Education

Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing

Job description

Department

37710 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - PACU

Status

Part time

Benefits Eligible

No

Hours Per Week

0

Schedule Details / Additional Information

PRN, fill all shifts as needed for PACU and Same Day Surgery

As needed

Must pick up at least 1 shifts a month

Pay Range

Experienced nurses highly preferred

$38.20 - $57.30

Registered Nurse (RN) – St Luke's PACU /Same Day Surgery PRN role

Milwaukee, WI, United States - SLMC

Patient Population

• Elective and urgent/emergent surgical patients
• Surgeries include orthopedics, GYN ONC, general, robotic, urology, plastics, cardiac, and dental
• Recovery of IR, MRI and GI patients’ post-general anesthesia

Culture

Collaborative, supportive, and cohesive

Skill Mix

Experienced nurses with a variety of backgrounds; ED, Med Surg, ICU

We’re Looking For

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association, ACLS, PALS
• Having 1-2 years nursing experience; Med Surg, ICU, ED

What You’ll Do

• As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is a 938-bed, quaternary acute care community hospital that provides advanced health care expertise.

The organization offers leading edge oncology, cardiovascular and neurology therapies for primarily adult patients. Nursing professional governance is a particular organizational strength, with over 40 years of experience in clinical nurse shared decision making. Aurora St. Luke’s has been recognized for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program® since 2001, most recently celebrating our 6th consecutive designation in February 2024.

Be The Nurse Who Redefines Care

At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.

Your feedback matters

Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to:
• lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
• push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Position requires use of foot pedals on carts or machines.
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.