Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

Aurora Health Care, Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Med/Surg 2 Surgical unit in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The role focuses on post-surgical and orthopedic care with a dedicated team of RNs, LPNs, and CNAs in a private 16-bed and 8-bed spaces.

Candidates must have an accredited nursing program, an active WI RN license, and BLS certification. Excellent team collaboration and commitment to high-quality post-surgical recovery are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing.
• Registered Nurse license in the state where you practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care according to standards and procedures.
• Lead with evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, and compassionate communication to create a safe patient environment and positive experience across the continuum.

Education

Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg 2 surgical

2845 Greenbrier Road, Green Bay, WI 54311

Where You Will Work:

Think beyond traditional med/surg—2 Surgical is a specialized unit dedicated to post-surgical and orthopedic care, offering focused expertise and advanced recovery support for patients after surgery.

With 16 private beds on the 2nd floor for post-surgical patients and 8 private beds on the 4th floor for orthopedic patients, we deliver expert, personalized recovery support. Our collaborative team of RNs, LPNs, and CNAs works closely with ABMC physicians and other supportive subspecialities to provide the highest quality care for our patients.

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

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 BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is a full-service tertiary care hospital; part of a joint venture of Aurora Health Care and BayCare Clinic. A nationally recognized health care provider, we are committed to providing high-quality health care using the latest in medical technology to help all people live fully. The hospital is nationally ranked for adult specialties, and our maternity care has earned national recognition.

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 and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.
• Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
• 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 be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
• Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.