RN, Registered Nurse | Orthopedic Unit
About The Position
Join our 24‑bed Orthopedic Unit and make a meaningful impact providing specialized, complex care to patients recovering from fractures, joint replacements, and traumatic injuries. This is your opportunity to grow your skills as you lead with love in the heart of the Coulee region. Care for a diverse orthopedic population, including post‑surgical patients and those with fractures, joint replacements, and minor or major trauma. Collaborate within a strong interdisciplinary team of RNs, CNAs, physical/occupational therapists, clinicians, and social workers. Contribute to a forward‑thinking nursing environment, including our innovative virtual nursing program within medical-surgical units. Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve. You can be part of an exciting, 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 offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself! Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are. Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing (minimum)
- RN licensure in Wisconsin (or ability to obtain prior to start)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
Responsibilities
- Care for a diverse orthopedic population, including post‑surgical patients and those with fractures, joint replacements, and minor or major trauma.
- Collaborate within a strong interdisciplinary team of RNs, CNAs, physical/occupational therapists, clinicians, and social workers.
- Contribute to a forward‑thinking nursing environment, including our innovative virtual nursing program within medical-surgical units.
Benefits
- Shift, weekend & holiday differentials
- Career growth support through our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program
- Market‑leading retirement plan and healthcare benefits
- A strong voice in practice through Nursing Shared Governance Councils
- Daily support from a dedicated and strong leadership team: Clinical Manager, Professional Development Nurse, and Clinical Nurse Leader
- A collaborative team culture where both new and experienced nurses thrive
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
- Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
