staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Stroke - $37-56 per hour

Advocate Aurora Health; South Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Stroke care. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic cardiac unit, providing compassionate care to patients with neurological conditions. With a supportive environment that values professional growth, you will benefit from extensive orientation and educational opportunities. Enjoy competitive pay, generous bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs. Be part of a team that prioritizes patient-centered care and community involvement, making a real difference in the lives of those you serve.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Continuing Education

Wellness programs

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plans

Pet insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Employee assistance

Guaranteed hours

Discount programs

Qualifications

• RN license issued by the state of practice.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and implement individualized care.
• Coordinate discharge planning and apply evidence-based practices.
• Communicate effectively and demonstrate leadership within the care team.

Skills

Holistic patient care

Strong communication skills

Critical decision-making

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Completion of an accredited nursing program

Tools

Electronic records

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Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Stroke - $37-56 per hour New

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Stroke for a nursing job in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stroke
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: nights
• Employment Type: Staff

Our South Shore Cardiac Unit is seeking tenured nurses passionate about serving their community. Newly Licensed Nurses are Welcome at $37.50/hr.

2MESG is an inpatient hospital unit with 28 beds, focusing on cardiac and neurological diagnoses including, but not limited to, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, myocardial infarcts, embolisms, stroke, TIA, and seizure disorders.

• Acuity-based staffing ratios for safety
• $15,000 Sign-on Bonus for night shifts
• Up to $20,000 Loan Support Program (monthly student loan payments)
• Up to $7,200 annual Education Assistance
• Comprehensive 12-week orientation
• Nurse Residency Program for New Grads
• Certification fees paid through ANCC’s Success Pays Program
• Mentor/Mentee Program
• Free Continuing Education Credits
• Strong Nursing Governance at multiple levels
• Generous benefits including health, dental, paid time off, parental leave, adoption assistance, and retirement plans
• Flexible scheduling options
• Wellness programs
• Award recognition programs like DAISY

Our nurses are involved in community initiatives and sustainability projects through our Foundation and Green Team.

We offer a leading Nurse Residency Program to support your transition from academia to practice, aligned with ANCC standards.

Additional shift differentials: $2/hr for weekends, $5/hr for nights.

Excellent Nurse to Patient Ratios: Days 1:4, Nights 1:5-6

"I couldn’t have asked for a better team when transitioning to night shift. As a new nurse, I was anxious, but my team is always willing to help. They are knowledgeable and dedicated to great patient care." - RN, 2MESG

Located minutes from Grant Park Beach, South Shore Beach, and McKinley Beach.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assess patient needs, plan and implement individualized care, involve families, and maintain therapeutic relationships.
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, coordinate with healthcare team for patient-centered care.
• Implement safety strategies, assess and educate patients and families, and develop tailored learning plans.
• Coordinate discharge planning, apply evidence-based practices, and adhere to standards of care.
• Evaluate outcomes, support quality initiatives, and participate in governance and professional development activities.
• Communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, and demonstrate leadership within the care team.
• Promote safety, report incidents, and assist in safety improvements.
• Make ethical decisions, respect team members, and collaborate effectively.
• Participate in quality improvement and professional growth activities.
• Provide age-appropriate care, understanding growth and development stages.

Licensure and Certification:

• RN license issued by the state of practice
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association

Education:

• Completion of an accredited nursing program

Experience:

• Typically 1 year of clinical nursing experience
• New grads are welcome with starting wages up to $35.90/hr for inpatient units

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Holistic patient care, recognizing changes, confident interventions
• Proficiency with electronic records and communication tools
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Critical decision-making, teamwork, and time management

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, and perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs
• Exposure to chemicals, blood, and body fluids with appropriate protective gear
• Functional senses and fine motor skills for procedures

This description outlines general duties; other related activities may be required.

Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R142669. Posted title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Stroke Unit - Nights

About Advocate Aurora Health

With 22,000 nurses, we demonstrate excellence, compassion, and respect, collaborating to help people live well. We support your professional growth through orientation, education, and development opportunities. Your voice is valued across our hospitals and care sites.

Join us and help make Advocate Aurora the best place for nurses to pursue their passion.

Benefits include:

• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• Retirement plans
• Pet insurance
• Wellness programs
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee assistance
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Discount programs
• Sign-On bonus