RN, Registered Nurse | Preadmissions

Gundersen Health System; La Crosse (WI); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/Hybrid Eligible

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI, is seeking a Registered Nurse for Preadmissions to guide patients through the surgical journey. This role emphasizes education, coordination, and interdepartmental collaboration, with autonomy and opportunities for growth.

The RN will review pre-op instructions, verify medications, and prepare patient charts. It’s a 0.9 FTE, 36 hours per week, Monday–Friday, with no weekends or call, and a starting pay of $30.46/hour plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate Degree in Nursing (minimum).
• Active RN license in Wisconsin.
• Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider CPR (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Conduct phone calls and in-person visits to review pre-op instructions, verify medications, and ensure chart accuracy.
• Collaborate with providers (MDs and APCs) for complex cases.
• Prepare charts prior to visits and provide nurse-only patient education.
• May cross-train to do periprocedural anticoagulation work.
• Work closely with multiple departments, including OR, surgery clinics, anticoagulation, pharmacy, and social work.
• Participate in department-based projects and cross-training opportunities (e.g., perioperative anticoagulation management).
• This position is based with LaCrosse, with option to work occasionally out of the Onalaska SSB building.
• Potential for occasional travel to Winona in the future.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (minimum)

Active RN license in Wisconsin

Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider CPR

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Registered Nurse – Preadmissions
Location: 1st Floor Legacy Building | La Crosse, WI
FTE: 0.9 FTE | 72 hours per two weeks
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM | Rotating day off per two weeks, no weekends, holidays, or call obligations
Starting Pay: $30.46/hour (higher based on experience) + comprehensive benefits

Remote/Hybrid Eligible.

Why Us? Why Now?

Make a meaningful impact by guiding patients through their surgical journey in a role that combines autonomy, collaboration, and growth opportunities. Join a team that values communication, teamwork, and patient‑centered care.

About the Role

As a Preadmissions RN, you’ll play a vital role in preparing patients for surgeries and procedures. This position focuses on patient education and coordination rather than hands‑on care, making it ideal for nurses who excel in organization and interpersonal communication.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct phone calls and in‑person visits to review pre‑op instructions, verify medications, and ensure chart accuracy.
• Collaborate with providers (MDs and APCs) for complex cases.
• Prepare charts prior to visits and provide nurse‑only patient education.
• May cross‑train to do periprocedural anticoagulation work.
• Work closely with multiple departments, including OR, surgery clinics, anticoagulation, pharmacy, and social work.
• Participate in department‑based projects and cross‑training opportunities (e.g., perioperative anticoagulation management).
• This position is based with LaCrosse, with option to work occasionally out of the Onalaska SSB building.
• Potential for occasional travel to Winona in the future.

What We’re Looking For

Must‑Have:

• Associate Degree in Nursing (minimum)
• Active RN license in Wisconsin
• Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider CPR

Preferred:

• Minimum 1 year of RN experience, preferably in surgical, perioperative, or med/surg areas
• Ability to work across multiple specialties and navigate complex organizational structures
• Strong teamwork and communication skills; ability to manage workload and delegate effectively
• Adaptability and situational awareness to meet patient needs both in‑person and over the phone
• Proactive, collaborative attitude

Why Join Us?

• Work with a large, diverse team and build strong professional networks
• Enjoy autonomy in your day‑to‑day work while contributing to collaborative projects
• Flexible weekday schedule with no weekends or holidays
• Opportunities for growth, including cross‑training

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.

What You Can Expect

• Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth
• Culture that encourages self‑care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well‑being as a valuable team member
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses
• Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world‑class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family‑centered care to the communities we serve. You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and mission‑driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated offering an employee‑first culture, work‑life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself!

Gundersen Health System, based in LaCrosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician‑led, not‑for‑profit healthcare system includes a 325‑bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and LevelII Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services.

We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees.