RN, Registered Nurse | Orthopedic Unit
About The Position
Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its 24-bed Orthopedic Unit in Wisconsin. The nurse provides specialized orthopedic and trauma care in a collaborative, team-focused environment, caring for patients with fractures, joint replacements, and traumatic injuries. The role involves supporting patients through recovery and helping restore mobility, function, and quality of life. Nurses develop expertise in acute surgical and orthopedic care, including traction management, splint and cast care, postoperative recovery, and wound care. The position is 0.8 FTE, or 64 hours every two weeks, with rotating 8-hour day and PM shifts, every other weekend, and three holidays per year.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
- Current RN licensure in Wisconsin upon hire.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
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 wound care.
- Support patients throughout recovery to help restore mobility, function, and quality of life.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, CNAs, and fellow RNs.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
