RN, Registered Nurse | Orthopedic Unit
About The Position
Emplify Health by Gundersen is hiring a Registered Nurse for its 24-bed Orthopedic Unit in Wisconsin’s Coulee Region. The nurse provides specialized orthopedic and trauma care to patients with fractures, joint replacements, and major or minor traumatic injuries. The role includes caring for acute surgical and orthopedic patients and supporting them throughout recovery as they regain mobility, function, and quality of life. Nurses work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary, team-focused environment and can develop their clinical expertise in orthopedic, trauma, and surgical nursing. The position is 0.75 FTE, or 60 hours every two weeks. The schedule consists of rotating 12-hour day shifts (6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.) and night shifts (6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m.), every third weekend, and two holidays per year. Starting pay is $38.96 per hour, with additional compensation for experience and shift, weekend, and holiday differentials.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
- Current Wisconsin RN licensure upon hire.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- New graduate and experienced RNs are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Provide care to orthopedic patients with fractures, joint replacements, and major or minor traumatic injuries.
- Manage care for acute surgical and orthopedic patients, including traction, splints and casts, postoperative recovery, and wounds.
- Support patients throughout recovery as they restore mobility, function, and quality of life.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, CNAs, and fellow RNs.
Benefits
- Starting pay of $38.96 per hour, plus additional compensation for experience.
- Shift, weekend, and holiday differentials.
- Career growth opportunities through the 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 a Clinical Manager, Professional Development Nurse, and Clinical Nurse Leader.
- Collaborative team culture with strong teamwork and mutual support.
- Opportunities for nurses to grow, develop, and expand their clinical expertise.
- Exposure to a diverse orthopedic and trauma patient population.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
