Registered Nurse (RN) Procedural GI South Shore

Advocate Aurora Health; South Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health's Registered Nurse (RN) – GI procedural services at South Shore in Cudahy, WI provides comprehensive patient care in outpatient and inpatient GI procedures, including screenings and diagnostic endoscopy, while supporting safe, evidence-based nursing practice.

Ideal candidates have completed an accredited nursing program, hold a Wisconsin RN license, possess BLS certification, and have 1–2 years of Med/Surg, ICU, ED or perioperative nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state where you practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• 1-2 years of Med/Surg, ICU, ED or 1 year perioperative nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
• Deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with standards, policies and procedures.

Skills

Strong clinical nursing skills

Patient care coordination

Team communication

Education

Nursing program / RN program

Tools

BLS Certification

Perioperative nursing experience

Med/Surg/ICU/ED experience

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – GI procedural services South Shore

South Shore Cudahy, WI

• Patient Population: Adult patients in the outpatient and inpatient setting. The team supports a wide range of Endoscopic procedures including preventative screening and diagnostic colonoscopies, EGDs, ERCP, Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), and bronchoscopies.

We’re Looking For:

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• 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
• 1-2 Years of Med/Surg, ICU, ED or 1 year perioperative nursing experience.

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 Lukes 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.