Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Surgical Ortho

Aurora Health Care; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to work in the Orthopedic Medical Surgical Inpatient Nights unit at Cudahy, WI. This position involves caring for patients recovering from surgical procedures and handling a diverse mix of medical cases.

The ideal candidate will have completed an accredited nursing program and holds a valid RN license. We welcome new graduates! Responsibilities include providing compassionate and coordinated patient care while utilizing evidence-based practices.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Create a safe patient environment and best patient experience.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Evidence-based practice

Clinical decision making

Education

Completion of an accredited nursing program

Registered Nurse license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Orthopedic Medical Surgical Inpatient Nights

Where You Will Work

Cudahy, WI, United States

Experience a true Orthopedic Med/Surg environment on 3MESG, South Shore’s primary surgical unit, where you’ll care for patients recovering from procedures like total knee replacements, bowel resections, and amputations. Broaden your clinical exposure with a diverse mix of medical cases—from pneumonia and DKA to alcohol withdrawal—and stable pediatric patients aged 16+, all within a fast‑paced 33‑bed unit.

We’re Looking For

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• New grads welcomed!
• 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

• Act as a skilled and compassionate RN, playing 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.
• Use evidence‑based practice and clinical decision making, combined with compassionate communication, to lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.