Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Surgical Orthopedics WP

Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc.; Cudahy (WI); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc. in Cudahy, WI is seeking an RN for the Orthopedic Medical Surgical Inpatient Weekend Programs days, featuring 12-hour shifts on a 33-bed unit where patients recover from procedures like knee replacements and other complex surgeries.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, compassionate care, and collaboration to ensure safe environments and optimal patient experiences. New grads are welcome to apply, and BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• RN license in the practicing state.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsabilités

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process.
• Deliver safe, therapeutic care per policies and standards.

Connaissances

Nursing degree

RN license

BLS certification

New grads welcome

Description du poste

Registered Nurse (RN) – Orthopedic Medical Surgical Inpatient Weekend Programs Days 12 hour shifts

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:

• 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:

Find a career you’ll love at Aurora St Luke‘s South Shore If you’re looking for state-of-the-art care in your community, Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore provides the care your family needs, close to home.

Our staff is committed to medical excellence as well as compassionate care. We‘re focused on treating you, and not just your condition. You also can depend on 24/7 emergency services and a number of on-site specialists.

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.