RN, Registered Nurse | Surgical & Digestive Care Unit

Gundersen Health System•La Crosse, WI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Emplify 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.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; BSN preferred
Current RN licensure in Wisconsin upon hire
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers
New graduate and experienced RNs are encouraged to apply

Nice To Haves

Surgical, digestive care, or medical-surgical nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide 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.

Benefits

Starting pay of $38.96/hour, plus additional compensation for experience
Shift, weekend, and holiday differentials
Career growth opportunities through our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program
Competitive retirement and healthcare benefits
Opportunities to influence nursing practice through Nursing Shared Governance Councils
Daily support from your Clinical Manager, Professional Development Nurse, and Clinical Nurse Leader
A collaborative team culture built on the belief that many hands make light work
Strong nurse-provider partnerships that promote exceptional patient- and family-centered care
An inclusive environment where team members are supported, valued, and empowered to succeed
Exposure to a broad range of surgical, digestive, and Intermediate Care (IMC) patients that will strengthen your clinical judgment and expand your nursing skill set.