RN, Registered Nurse | Neurosurgery Clinic

Gundersen Health System; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Neurosurgery Clinic to provide pre- and post-operative care, patient education, and phone triage. The role includes nurse-only visits and collaboration with neurosurgeons and APCs.

The position is 0.8 FTE (32 hours/week) on weekdays, with no weekends or on-call, offering starting pay of $31.98/hour, higher with experience, and a supportive team that values growth and balance.

Qualifications

• Active RN license to practice in Wisconsin.
• Minimum 1 year RN experience (Neuroscience, Med-Surg, or Rehab preferred).
• Strong critical thinking and multitasking skills.
• Phone triage background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nurse-only visits for pre-op and post-op care, including patient education, halo vest changes, and wound care.
• Support patients through procedures, including Deep Brain Stimulation.
• Manage phone triage and in-basket tasks on dedicated rotation days.
• Collaborate with clinicians and APCs to ensure seamless patient care.

Skills

Active RN license Wisconsin

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Phone triage background

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.Scheduled Weekly Hours:32Registered Nurse | Neurosurgery ClinicLocation: East Building, 3rd Floor | La Crosse, WIFTE: 0.8 (64 hours per two weeks)Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM or 8:00 AM–4:30 PM | No weekends, holidays, or on-callStarting Pay: $31.98/hour (higher based on experience)About the RoleJoin our growing Neurosurgery Clinic team and make a meaningful impact on patients facing complex and life-changing procedures such as brain tumor surgeries, spinal fusions, and discectomies. As an RN, you’ll provide a mix of patient education, nurse-only visits, and phone triage support. You’ll work closely with neurosurgeons, advanced practice clinicians, and a supportive nursing team to deliver exceptional care.What You’ll DoConduct nurse-only visits for pre-op and post-op care, including patient education, halo vest changes, and wound careSupport patients through procedures, including Deep Brain StimulationManage phone triage and in-basket tasks on dedicated rotation daysCollaborate with clinicians and APCs to ensure seamless patient careWhy Join Us?Meaningful Patient Connection: Make a real difference by educating and supporting our patients through complex, often life-changing neurosurgical procedures. Your guidance helps ease fears and empowers patients during a critical time.Collaborative Team Culture: Join a nursing group that works well together, supports each other, and values flexibility.Work/Life Balance: Our leadership values your well-being and strives to create a supportive, flexible workplace where you can thrive both professionally and personally. We believe that when our team feels supported, they can deliver their best care to patients.Professional Growth: Enjoy a supportive, team-based environment where growth is not only encouraged but actively fostered through department-based shadowing opportunities, lunch-and-learns, and ongoing education initiatives.Fascinating Work: Engage in highly specialized neurosurgical care that explores the intricate brain-body connection.Integrated Support: Collaborate with dedicated social services and behavioral health professionals for holistic patient care.What We’re Looking ForMust Have:Active RN licensed to practice in the state of WisconsinMinimum 1 year of RN experience (Neuroscience, Med-Surg, or Rehab preferred)Strong critical thinking and multitasking skillsPreferred:EPIC experiencePhone triage backgroundCalm, team-oriented personality with an eagerness to learn and growAbility to build positive relationships and adapt to challenges proactivelyApply TodayIf you’re eager to learn, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to join a team that values both professional growth and personal balance, we’d love to hear from you.About Emplify Health:Emplify Health is a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network formed by the partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. With headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin, we serve 67 communities across four states through 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics. Our mission is to provide exceptional care with compassion, innovation, and integrity.I f you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact [e-mail] or call 608-775-0267.We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.Equal Opportunity Employer