Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho Oncology Clinic

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Orthopedics at the Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center campus provides comprehensive orthopedic oncology services, coordinating with oncology nurses to treat primary bone sarcomas, soft tissue sarcomas, and metastatic bone cancer.

This RN role schedules full-time hours, primarily at St. Luke's with occasional coverage at Mt. Pleasant or Grafton, emphasizing safe, compassionate patient care within established standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Active Registered Nurse license in the practicing state.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification (American Heart Association).
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule: Full time, 40 hours/week, 1st shift, Monday-Friday 7:30am-5pm; based primarily at St. Luke's with occasional coverage at Mt. Pleasant or Grafton.
• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with standards, policies, and procedures.
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

Skills

BLS certification

RN license

Clinical RN experience

Education

Nursing program accreditation

Job description

Where You Will Work

Aurora Orthopedics, located at the Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center physician office campus, provides comprehensive orthopedic oncology services for treating primary bone sarcomas, soft tissue sarcomas, and metastatic bone cancer. Treatments are integrated with the broader oncology services at Aurora St. Luke's, incorporating tumor resection, limb salvage surgery, and coordinated care with specialized oncology nurse navigators.

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing


• Active 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


• Minimum of 1 year of clinical RN experience is preferred.

Where You Will Work

Aurora Orthopedics, located at the Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center physician office campus, provides comprehensive orthopedic oncology services for treating primary bone sarcomas, soft tissue sarcomas, and metastatic bone cancer. Treatments are integrated with the broader oncology services at Aurora St. Luke's, incorporating tumor resection, limb salvage surgery, and coordinated care with specialized oncology nurse navigators.

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing


• Active 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


• Minimum of 1 year of clinical RN experience is preferred.

We're Looking For

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing


• Active 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


• Minimum of 1 year of clinical RN experience is preferred.

What You'll Do

Schedule: Full time, 40 hours/week, 1st shift, Monday-Friday during core clinic hours between 7:30am-5pm. Position will primarily be based at the St. Luke's location with coverage possibly 2x per month at Mt. Pleasant, and occasionally Grafton.

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 Group (AMG) is part of Advocate Health, one of the nation's largest nonprofit health systems. With more than 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin, AMG offers a wide range of specialties and services, including primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, women's health, behavioral health, and more. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve. Joining AMG means being part of a collaborative, patient-focused environment where innovation and quality care thrive.

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.

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.