Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg

Advocate Health; Mount Pleasant (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Mount Pleasant, WI seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Med Surg I unit. This 24-bed acute care unit provides medical-surgical, orthopedic, surgical, and trauma care with 24/7 operations and holiday/weekend rotations.

Nurses work closely in a family-like team dedicated to high-quality, continuous improvement and patient-centered care. New grads and experienced RNs are welcome to apply, embracing teamwork, accountability, and professional growth within an integrated

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• RN license issued by the state where the teammate practices.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Lead efforts to create a safe environment and provide effective communication to enhance patient experience.

Education

Completion of an accredited nursing program

Registered Nurse license

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg I

Mt Pleasant, WI, United States

Where You Will Work:

This 24-bed acute care unit specializes in medical-surgical, orthopedic, surgical, and trauma care, serving primarily surgical and orthopedic patients. Operating 24/7 year-round, the unit requires teammates to participate in holiday and weekend rotations. The average daily census is 24 patients, with an average length of stay of 3-4 days. Nurse-to-patient ratios typically run at 5:1, while nursing assistants maintain a 6:1 ratio. While prior experience in orthopedic or surgical care is a plus, it is not required. The unit values teamwork, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Known for its strong sense of camaraderie and innovation, the team functions like a family, working together to deliver high-quality care. The unit welcomes both new graduates looking to build their skill set and experienced RNs who thrive on challenges.

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:

At Aurora Medical Center - Mount Pleasant, we're here to offer safe, patient-centered health care for all our community. Our medical center and adjacent medical office building offer inpatient and outpatient care, trauma level IV emergency care, a variety of specialty services, and lab and pharmacy.

Inside our hospital and medical office building, you'll find high-tech medical and communication throughout from virtual check-in at office visits to in-room digital whiteboards displaying information for your hospital stay.

When you're within our walls for care, you'll experience the compassionate, quality care of our dedicated teams. You'll be part of an integrated health care system where your doctors and health records follow you across the Aurora Health Care system for a smooth transition in care.

Wherever you are on your health care journey, we're here to provide advanced, coordinated care while treating you as a whole person. Our environment and care practices are designed for optimal health and healing.

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.