RN, Registered Nurse | Surgical & Digestive Care Unit

Gundersen Health System; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 86,789,000 - 96,432,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development Center

Tuition Investment Program

Job summary

Gundersen Health System is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Surgical & Digestive Care Unit in La Crosse, WI. The 24-bed unit cares for diverse surgical and digestive patients and IMC cases, offering a collaborative environment to advance clinical skills.

The role includes 0.8 FTE shifts (day and evening), every other weekend/holiday, with competitive pay and benefits. Wisconsin RN licensure and BLS are required; ADN is mandatory with BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• Current Wisconsin RN licensure upon hire.
• BLS certification for Healthcare Providers.
• New graduates and experienced RNs encouraged to apply.
• Surgical, digestive care or medical-surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to surgical and digestive care patients.
• Monitor and assess patients across varying acuity levels, including IMC.
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, social workers, dietitians, CNAs, and RNs.
• Support postoperative and specialized procedures (Whipple, TCAR, sepsis care).

Skills

Registered Nurse

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Patient advocacy

Education

ADN (required)

BSN preferred

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 | Surgical & Digestive Care UnitEmplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our 24-bed Surgical & Digestive Care Unit in the beautiful Coulee Region of Wisconsin. This is an exciting opportunity to care for a diverse surgical, digestive, and Intermediate Care (IMC) patient population while advancing your clinical skills in a collaborative, team-focused environment.What You Will Work0.8 FTE | 64 hours every two weeksRotating 8-hour day (6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) and PM (2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.) shiftsEvery other weekend and holidayQuestions? Self-schedule a time to chat with a Nurse RecruiterWhat You Will DoProvide Love + Medicine to surgical patients and those requiring medically managed digestive care. This unit cares for patients undergoing abdominal, vascular, urology, otolaryngology (ENT), trauma, bariatric, and plastic surgeries, among others.Care for patients across a range of acuity levels, including Intermediate Care (IMC) patients requiring enhanced monitoring, advanced nursing assessment, and timely clinical intervention.Deliver comprehensive care to complex patient populations, including those recovering from Whipple procedures, patients with sepsis, DVT with sheath, and those undergoing TCAR procedures.Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team that includes physicians, advanced practice clinicians, social workers, dietitians, CNAs, and fellow RNs.What You Will GetStarting pay of $38.96/hour, plus additional compensation for experienceShift, weekend, and holiday differentialsCareer growth opportunities through our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment ProgramCompetitive retirement and healthcare benefitsOpportunities to influence nursing practice through Nursing Shared Governance CouncilsDaily support from your Clinical Manager, Professional Development Nurse, and Clinical Nurse LeaderA collaborative team culture built on the belief that many hands make light workStrong nurse-provider partnerships that promote exceptional patient- and family-centered careAn inclusive environment where team members are supported, valued, and empowered to succeedExposure to a broad range of surgical, digestive, and Intermediate Care (IMC) patients that will strengthen your clinical judgment and expand your nursing skill set.What You NeedAssociate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; BSN preferredCurrent RN licensure in Wisconsin upon hireCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare ProvidersNew graduate and experienced RNs are encouraged to applySurgical, digestive care, or medical-surgical nursing experience preferredWhy Join Emplify Health by Gundersen?We’re not just filling positions, we’re building careers. At Emplify Health, we care for our teams while they care for their communities. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a change, Emplify Health supports you now and into the future. Join us and find out how a little empathy changes everything.Join our mission to inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating while making a meaningful difference as a Registered Nurse on our Surgical & Digestive Care Unit.Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.Equal Opportunity EmployerI 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