Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical

189 Aurora Medical Center Bay Area, Inc.; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Aurora Medical Center Bay Area is a 47-bed Medical Surgical unit where you will care for a diverse patient population, focusing on Medical and Surgical cases. This role emphasizes nursing leadership, evidence-based practice, and compassionate care as part of Advocate Health’s mission to redefine care.

Telemetry and ACLS readiness within 6 months are required, with a 30-hour weekly schedule and occasional weekend calls.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• RN license issued by the state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
• Telemetry and ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process.
• Deliver safe, evidence-based care in alignment with policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure optimal patient experience.

Skills

RN License

BLS Certification

Telemetry Nursing

ACLS Within 6 Months

Education

Accredited Nursing Program

Nursing degree/diploma

Job description

Department: 35802 AMC BayArea - Med Surg: IU Medical Unit Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 30 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Variable, primarily NOC shift, NOC shift weekend, every 3rd weekend rotation, call required, holiday rotation. Telemetry and ACLS required within 6 months of hire. Pay Range $38.20 - $57.30 A sign-on bonus is available to applicants who have not received a sign-on bonus from the company for another role within the past 24 months.

Where You Will Work:

Join our 47-bed Medical Surgical unit at Aurora Medical Center-Bay Area, where you will care for a vast variety of patients. Specializing in the care of Medical and Surgical patients of many kinds. We work with a variety of teammates including Advocate Aurora Physicians who represent a variety of specialties to provide quality and compassionate care for all patients.

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.

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 Telemetry and ACLS are required within 6 months of hire.

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 Medical Center – Bay Area is a healing environment on 91 acres of wooded surroundings. This facility was designed with the help of staff, clinicians and the community with your health and the environment in mind. You’ll find an extraordinary team of doctors, nurses and caregivers, along with exceptional amenities. The floor plan of this facility, along with its modern and efficient design, allows for ease of navigation and privacy for patients and their families. You’ll also find spacious, private rooms offering plenty of natural lighting to help make your recovery as comfortable as possible. Family lounges and pull-out couches in every room allow your personal support team to be near you and your medical caregivers.

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.

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. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care