Registered Nurse (RN): Ortho Joint Surgical

Advocate Health•Milwaukee, WI

3d•$38 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) works on the 11T Ortho Joint Surgical Med/Surg Specialty unit at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The unit has 24 inpatient private beds and cares for post-operative orthopedic surgical patients, including joint replacement (knee, hip, and shoulder), ENT, artificial airway, and non-neurological spinal procedure patients. The RN provides and coordinates comprehensive patient care through the nursing process, delivering safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The role uses evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, compassion, and skilled communication to help create a safe patient environment and a positive patient experience across the continuum of care. The position offers 36 hours per week in 12-hour shifts, with six-week self-scheduling. Available shifts include 0700–1930, 1100–2330, and 1900–0730. The schedule includes every third weekend and a 50% holiday rotation; a weekend program may be available. The team supports professional development, including opportunities for certification in orthopedics, med-surg, pain, palliative care, and geriatrics, as well as participation in shared governance and champion groups.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.
The role accepts newly licensed and experienced registered nurses.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
Deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
Use evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making in patient care.
Communicate compassionately and effectively.
Contribute to creating the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum of care.

Benefits

Comprehensive and competitive benefit package.
Student loan forgiveness up to $21,000.
Tuition reimbursement up to $7,200 per year.
Night differential of $5.00 per hour and weekend differential of $4.00 per hour.
Referral bonus.
Nurse residency for registered nurses with less than one year of experience.
Military-friendly workplace.
Paid time off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational assistance program.
Potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual performance-based increases.