Registered Nurse (RN) - Same Day Surgery

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Milwaukee is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for the Same Day Surgery unit at 0.8 FTE. The role focuses on outpatient procedures pre- and post-care, with a collaborative, supportive culture in a Bariatric Center of Excellence and GYN teaching hospital setting.

Responsibilities include delivering individualized nursing care, monitoring patient status, coordinating care and discharge planning, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Completed accredited nursing program.
• RN license in the practicing state.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association).
• 1–2 years of inpatient med/surg/ICU/ED or perioperative experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized care using the nursing process: assess, plan, implement, evaluate.
• Monitor and respond to patient condition, activating team resources as needed.
• Promote patient safety by applying risk-reduction strategies and reporting safety events.
• Educate patients and families, tailoring teaching to needs and discharge readiness.
• Coordinate care and discharge planning with an interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity.
• Lead and delegate effectively, supporting unlicensed staff and teamwork.
• Engage in quality improvement to enhance patient experience and unit performance.
• Maintain professional growth through ongoing education and shared governance.

Skills

BLS certification

Inpatient med/surg/ICU/ED/periop exp.

RN license

Education

BSN

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Same Day Surgery Sinai 0.8 FTE

Where you will work

Downtown Milwaukee, WI, United States

• Patient Bays: 20

• Patient Population: outpatient procedures prep and recovery of outpatient ortho, GYN, general bariatric, robotic, urology, plastics, dental and ECT patient and IV therapy, Pre-admission testing

• Culture: Collaborative, friendly, caring, and supportive

• Skill Mix: Experienced nurses and aides

• Staffing & Ratios:

  • Elective surgeries scheduled 0715–1700

• Schedule:

  • Rotating staggered start times (0730–0830)

• Additional Info:

  • Bariatric Center of Excellence

  • GYN Teaching Hospital

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

• Having 1-2 years of inpatient nursing med/surg ,ICU or ED. or periop experience

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver individualized care using the nursing process—assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care plans tailored to each patient’s needs.

• Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition, mobilizing resources and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal outcomes.

• Promote patient safety by implementing risk-reduction strategies and reporting safety events promptly.

• Educate patients and families, adapting teaching methods to meet unique learning needs and supporting readiness for discharge.

• Coordinate care and discharge planning through an interdisciplinary approach, ensuring continuity across the healthcare continuum.

• Lead and delegate effectively, fostering teamwork and supporting unlicensed personnel.

• Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience and unit performance.

• Maintain professional growth through ongoing education, competency completion, and participation in shared governance activities.

About This Location:

From preventive and diagnostic care to some of the most advanced medicine in the world, we’re dedicated to putting the patient at the center of all we do. Located in downtown Milwaukee, we offer comprehensive, state-of-the-art services and expert doctors in an atmosphere designed to promote healing and overall well-being.

We are also home to tomorrow’s health care professionals and pioneering treatment options, with the University of Wisconsin Medical School’s Milwaukee Clinical Campus at our location.

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.

Preferred Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)

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.