This 24-bed acute care unit specializes in medical-surgical, orthopedic, surgical, and trauma care, serving primarily surgical and orthopedic patients. Operating 24/7 year-round, the unit requires teammates to participate in holiday and weekend rotations. The average daily census is 24 patients, with an average length of stay of 3–4 days. Nurse-to-patient ratios typically run at 5:1, while nursing assistants maintain a 6:1 ratio. While prior experience in orthopedic or surgical care is a plus, it is not required. The unit values teamwork, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Known for its strong sense of camaraderie and innovation, the team functions like a family, working together to deliver high-quality care. The unit welcomes both new graduates looking to build their skill set and experienced RNs who thrive on challenges. As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum. At Aurora Medical Center – Mount Pleasant, we’re here to offer safe, patient-centered health care for all our community. Our medical center and adjacent medical office building offer inpatient and outpatient care, trauma level IV emergency care, a variety of specialty services, and lab and pharmacy. Inside our hospital and medical office building, you’ll find high-tech medical and communication throughout from virtual check-in at office visits to in-room digital whiteboards displaying information for your hospital stay. When you’re within our walls for care, you’ll experience the compassionate, quality care of our dedicated teams. You’ll be part of an integrated health care system where your doctors and health records follow you across the Aurora Health Care system for a smooth transition in care. Wherever you are on your health care journey, we’re here to provide advanced, coordinated care while treating you as a whole person. Our environment and care practices are designed for optimal health and healing. At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees