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

Advocate Aurora Health; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse specializing in Stroke care in West Allis, Wisconsin. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide compassionate care to patients in a dynamic environment, focusing on stroke and acute medical conditions. With a commitment to professional growth, the organization provides extensive support through residency programs, certification opportunities, and a competitive benefits package. Join a resilient nursing team that values excellence and collaboration, and play a vital role in delivering high-quality healthcare to a diverse patient population. This position is perfect for both new graduates and experienced nurses looking to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Student Loan Forgiveness

Night Shift Differential

Sign-On Bonus

Tuition Assistance

401k Retirement Plan

Pet Insurance

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license required for practice.
• New Nurse Grads and Experienced RNs welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for stroke and acute medical/surgical patients.
• Coordinate comprehensive patient care through nursing processes.

Skills

Patient Care

Stroke NIHSS Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Telemetry

Nursing Skills

Education

Accredited Nursing Program

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Our Patient population:

• Provide care for patients being treated for Stroke, ACE (Acute Care for the Elderly) and Acute Medical/Surgical diagnosis.
• Acquire Stroke NIHSS certification: provides skills to assess post stroke patients, the trajectory of patient outcomes and impact to their activity of daily living.
• Acute Care for the Elderly specialty focus.
• Continuous learning opportunities with medical/surgical patients through a wide variety of patient diagnosis, chronic conditions and treatment plans.
• Learn skills and build a strong foundation in nursing.
• Become Certified in the Specialty of Med/Surg.

Elevate your work/Personal life balance:

• Nurse Residency for newly licensed RN’s.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: up to $20,000.
• Night shift differential: $5.00 per hour.
• SIGN-ON BONUS: up to $10,000.
• Tuition Assistance up to $7,200.
• Competitive benefit package.
• RN Referral up to $10,000.
• Military/Veteran Friendly.
• Full Time 12-hour shifts with every third weekend/ 50% holiday rotation (and/or Weekend Program).

Develop and expand your practice with the following:

• Skills acquired with Stroke NIHSS certification, ACE education and training, telemetry, variety of med/surg patients with acute and chronic conditions.
• Nurse Residency and Preceptor directed orientation.
• Continuity of patient care through 12-hour shifts, patient centered care and team minded support.
• Become a valued member of a highly skilled, resilient, and versatile nursing team committed to ensuring the delivery of quality and compassionate healthcare to diverse patient populations.
• Develop collaborative relationships with a resourceful multi-disciplinary team.
• Coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Education Required:

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing.

Experience Required:

• New Nurse Grads, Newly Licensed RN's and Experienced RN's Welcome!

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 up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Position requires use of foot pedals on carts or machines.
• 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 have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

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.

About Advocate Aurora Health:

Advocate Aurora Health’s 22,000 nurses demonstrate our values of excellence, compassion and respect, collaborating to advance our stated purpose of helping people live well. To encourage you to be the best nurse you can, Advocate Aurora will provide support, tools and resources for orientation, education and professional development, in the care setting that is best for you. Your voice as a team member will be heard clearly whether you’re at one of our 10 Magnet designated hospitals or more than 500 sites of care.

Join our team and be inspired to chart a course for Advocate Aurora to become the best place in the nation for nurses to pursue their passion.

Benefits:

• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Discount program