RN, Registered Nurse | Orthopedic Unit
About The Position
Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our 24-bed Orthopedic Unit in the beautiful Coulee Region of Wisconsin. This is an exciting opportunity to provide specialized orthopedic and trauma care while advancing your clinical skills in a collaborative, team-focused environment. The role involves providing care to orthopedic patients with fractures, joint replacements, and major or minor traumatic injuries. You will develop expertise in the care of acute surgical and orthopedic patients, including traction management, splint and cast care, postoperative recovery, and wound care. The nurse will care for patients throughout their recovery journey, helping them restore mobility, function, and quality of life. This position requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team that includes physicians, advanced practice clinicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, CNAs, and fellow RNs.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
- Current RN licensure in Wisconsin upon hire
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide Love + Medicine to orthopedic patients with fractures, joint replacements, and major or minor traumatic injuries.
- Develop expertise in the care of acute surgical and orthopedic patients, including traction management, splint and cast care, postoperative recovery, and wound care.
- Care for patients throughout their recovery journey, helping them restore mobility, function, and quality of life.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team that includes physicians, advanced practice clinicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, CNAs, and fellow RNs.
Benefits
- Starting pay of $38.96/hour
- 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 strong teamwork and mutual support
- A unit where both new and experienced nurses are encouraged to grow, develop, and expand their clinical expertise
- Exposure to a diverse orthopedic and trauma patient population that strengthens critical thinking, assessment, and surgical nursing skills
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
