Job ID : R
Shift : 3rd
Full / Part Time : Full-time
Pay Range : $37.50 - $56.25
Location : Aurora St Lukes Medical Center - 2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215
Benefits Eligible : Yes
Hours Per Week : 36
Our Commitment to You :
At Advocate Health, we provide a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards to support your well-being, including competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, and programs to invest in your career development.
Base pay depending on qualifications, skills, and experience.
Premium pay for shifts, on-call, etc.Incentive opportunities for select roles.Annual increases based on performance.Benefits :Paid Time Off programs.
Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.Retirement plans with employer match.Educational Assistance Program.Schedule Details : Nights, 8 and 12-hour shifts, rotating every third weekend, and holiday rotation.
Sign-On Bonus : $15,000 for 3rd Shift.
Student Loan Forgiveness : Up to $20,000.
Tuition Assistance : Up to $7,200.
RN Referral Bonus : $5,000 (for Advocate Aurora teammates).
Military / Veteran-Friendly Employer.
New Graduate RNs Encouraged to Apply!
Unit Overview :
Join our 24-bed Neurosurgical Unit , caring for a diverse patient population including :
Post-operative craniotomies for bleed evacuation, AVMs, and tumor resections.Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine surgeries.Hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke patients as part of our Comprehensive Stroke Program .High volume of cervical and spinal surgery patients, and medical overflow cases.Our unit, part of the Aurora Neuroscience Innovation Institute (ANII) , exposes you to the latest neurosurgical techniques and cutting-edge care.
What You'll Do :
Deliver comprehensive, evidence-based patient care using the nursing process.Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure compassionate care.Apply critical thinking and clinical judgment to support optimal patient outcomes.Enhance the overall patient experience across the care continuum.Why Join Us?
Become part of a supportive team culture that values connection through team-building activities and community outreach.Thrive in an environment that encourages teamwork, continuous learning, and patient-centered care.Major Responsibilities :
Assess patient needs, plan interventions, and evaluate care effectiveness, involving patients and families in the process.Recognize significant changes in patients' conditions and respond promptly.Implement strategies to enhance patient safety and readiness for learning.Coordinate discharge plans with an interdisciplinary approach.Evaluate outcomes at all levels and act promptly to drive improvements.Communicate effectively, promote collaboration, and encourage teamwork.Enhance a culture of safety by proactively identifying and addressing risks.Make ethical decisions and maintain respectful interactions within the team.Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance care.Participate in professional development activities and pursue opportunities for mentoring.Demonstrate knowledge and skills tailored to the patient age population.Licensure, Registration, and / or Certification Required :
Registered Nurse license in state of practice.Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association.Education Required :
Graduation from an accredited nursing program.Experience Required :
Typically, 1 year of clinical nursing experience.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required :
Ability to provide holistic patient care, focusing on patient and family needs.Skill in recognizing changes that require immediate intervention and responding effectively.Proficient in computer systems, including EMR.Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.Capacity to build professional relationships with patients, team members, and physicians.Ability to make independent, critical decisions.Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple tasks concurrently.Team leadership, collaboration, and delegation skills.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, and reach throughout the workday.Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. from the floor to waist level.Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. overhead and carry up to 40 lbs. a moderate distance.Ability to push / pull with 30 lbs. of force; conduct sliding transfers of 150 lbs. with assistance.Must use foot pedals on carts or machines.Exposure to chemicals, hazardous waste, and communicable diseases, requiring protective equipment.Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch; capable of fine motor skills for procedures.Required to operate all necessary equipment for the role.This job description represents the basic nature and level of work expected; it is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned as required.