Registered Nurse (RN) Orthopedic Nights

Aurora Health Care; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care in Cudahy, WI seeks an RN for the Orthopedic Medical Surgical Inpatient Nights unit. You will care for patients recovering from procedures like total knee replacements, bowel resections, and amputations in a fast-paced 33-bed unit, with a diverse case mix including pneumonia, DKA, and alcohol withdrawal, plus stable pediatric patients aged 16+.

You will deliver comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process, with an emphasis on patient safety, quality outcomes, and

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing.
• New grads welcomed!
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Nursing program completion

Tools

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 such as 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.