Registered Nurse (RN) Orthopedic Nights

Advocate Health; South Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Cudahy, WI is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Orthopedic Medical-Surgical Inpatient unit on nights. This 33-bed unit cares for patients recovering from knee replacements, resections, and other procedures, with a broad medical mix and pediatric patients aged 16+.

You will deliver compassionate, evidence-based nursing care using the nursing process. Join a team dedicated to safe patient experiences, collaboration, and professional growth in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• New grads welcomed!
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state where you practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Lead with evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, and strong communication to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Skills

RN license

New grads welcome

BLS certification

Education

Accredited nursing program completion

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:

• 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.

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