Registered Nurse (RN)- Med Surg

Advocate Aurora Health; Elkhorn (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits (medical,

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance and paid parental

Defined contribution retirement plans

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Aurora Health in Walworth County, Wisconsin, seeks a Registered Nurse for the MedSurg unit with 40 beds (overflow unit 4 East). The role centers on patient‑centered care, teamwork, and telemetry interpretation. Three 12‑hour shifts weekly; night differential and holiday rotations apply.

Comprehensive benefits accompany competitive compensation. The position requires an accredited nursing program, active RN license in Wisconsin, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• 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.
• Enter additional preferences for candidate qualifications and per the Division Specific Nursing Education Tables Enterprise Nursing Hub.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Telemetry interpretation

Compassionate care

Communication

Education

Nursing program completion

Job description

Where You Will Work: The MedSurg unit is located on the 2nd floor and consists of 40 beds, though we typically care for no more than 28 patients at a time. Additionally, we manage an overflow unit on 4 East, which usually accommodates six patients and is staffed with two RNs providing primary care. The 2nd floor serves as the main MedSurg unit, caring for general medical‑surgical patients, hospice patients, and telemetry patients who are medically appropriate for the unit. Our patient population primarily consists of older adults. The overflow unit generally has patients of lower acuity. Typical staffing includes 4‑5 patients per RN from 07:00‑23:00 and up to 6 patients per RN from 23:00‑07:00, with CNAs caring for 6‑8 patients. We also have a Health Unit Coordinator available 16 hours per day, seven days a week, along with a dedicated Supervisor, Manager, and shared Nursing Professional Development Generalist. Must‑have skills include a strong commitment to teamwork and a patient‑centered mindset, while the ability to interpret telemetry strips is a nice‑to‑have skill (education is provided). The average patient length of stay is three days. Our unit is known for high patient and teammate satisfaction, a great teaching team, and supportive leadership that fosters professional development and growth. We are looking for dependable individuals who care deeply about the patients they serve, can thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and maintain professionalism and a patient‑centered approach.

BLS required and on unit Tele training will be provided.

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
• Enter additional preferences for candidate qualifications and per the Division Specific Nursing Education Tables Enterprise Nursing Hub (OR=Teams-HL&CT=1760970860080&clickparams=eyJBcHBOYW1lIjoiVGVhbXMtRGVza3RvcCIsIkFwcFZlcnNpb24iOiI0OS8yNTA5MTExNjAxOCJ9)

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:

The care your family needs, close to home. We've been serving our community in Walworth County since 1917. Today, you can expect advanced health care that puts you and your needs first. We're committed to taking care of the community that relies on us every day. In addition to emergency care, we offer specialists in urology, cardiology and orthopedics. And if ever you need more critical treatment, our medical staff is able to seamlessly transfer you to Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee.

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.

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.

Schedule Details/Additional Information

• Three-12 hour shifts/week 1900-0730
• Night Shift Differential, $5/hour
• Every other holiday, includes Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
• Every 4th weekend rotation

Our Commitment to You:

Compensation

• Base compensation within the position's 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

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

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.