RN, New Graduate Pathway into Emergency Services (Spring 2026 Graduates)

Gundersen Health System•La Crosse, WI

3d•$38•Onsite

About The Position

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 30 Are you an upcoming Spring 2026 RN graduate with a passion for Emergency Medicine? If the ER is your long-term goal let Emplify Health by Gundersen help prepare you for a successful career in this specialty! You are invited and encouraged to apply prior to your graduation. If you are a Spring 2026 RN graduate with a desire and passion to become a nurse in Emergency Services, we encourage you to apply to this innovative orientation program to accelerate your progression to our high-acuity department. These positions will have orientation in specific MedSurg departments that will assist in preparation for your career in Emergency Services. Throughout this program you will get an opportunity to work the med/surg floors, seeing a variety of patient populations and building your foundational nursing skills while having scheduled immersion shifts in Emergency Services every 6 weeks. The immersion shifts will help foster and build rapport with the team while becoming familiar with department policies, procedures, and patient populations. Your professional development nurses will support you along the way and help you grow your professional practice to ensure you have a successful career in your chosen specialty. Emergency Services, a Level II ACS-verified Trauma Center, is a high-energy, patient-centered environment that serves more than 68,000 patients annually with a wide variety of physical and emotional needs. The department consists of 45 total patient exam rooms including ten Urgent Care rooms, five resuscitation/trauma/critical care rooms, and three dedicated Behavioral Health rooms that serve every patient population from infancy to the elderly. Patients have 24-hour access to laboratory, X-ray, and surgical services. We are also a Stroke Center with 24/7 neuro-interventional capabilities and a Chest Pain Center with 24/7 interventional cardiac catheterization lab capabilities. Emergency Services, a 2023 Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award recipient, is recognized and acknowledged for excellence throughout the department through metrics and patient experience that is difficult to find anywhere else in the nation. Position Details: 60 hours biweekly (0.75 FTE) There may be varied schedules depending on the orientation unit Prior Hospital or EMS experience preferred Enjoy an attractive hourly rate of $38.10 per hour as well as generous shift/weekend/holiday differentials

Requirements

A minimum of an Associate's degree in Nursing upon hire
RN licensure to practice in the state of Wisconsin upon hire
Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
Ability to provide compassionate care to patients of all ages, including toddlers and adults
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment

Nice To Haves

Prior Hospital or EMS experience preferred

Benefits

Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States
A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work including a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL), Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisors, Professional Development Nurse, and Quality Improvement Specialist Nurse
Have your voice heard through our Nursing Shared Governance Councils
Competitive Compensation: Enjoy an attractive hourly rate, based on your years of experience, as well as generous shift differentials, ensuring your skills and dedication are valued and rewarded
A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
Substantial retirement contribution including 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution
Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center
Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need
Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!