Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate - Progressive Care Unit
Aurora Medical Center Grafton LLC
Aurora Medical Center Grafton - 975 Port Washington Rd
Join our collaborative progressive care unit nursing team at Aurora Medical Center Grafton. Aurora Medical Center Grafton LLC is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.
Posted Sep 28 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Day shift 0700-1930 0.9 FTE Day Shift 0700-193036 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Progressive Care Unit · Hospital caring for our cardiothoracic surgery (CTS) patient population-lobe resections, esophagectomy, etc.cardiothoracic surgery (CTS) patients
- License
- RN license Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practicesRegistered Nurse license in state where practicing
- Term
- Per Diem 0.9 FTE Day Shift 0700-1930, every fourth weekend (Sat/Sunday) and rotating holiday requirements.0.9 FTE
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed This unit offers an excellent learning environment for both newly licensed and experienced RNs.
- License
- Registered Nurse license in state where practicing Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
- Certification
- BLS for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Certification
- ACLS within 6 months of hireAfter hire · within 6 months of hire Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of hire
- Education
- accredited or approved nursing program completion Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Extra pay
- shift and on-call premium pay Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobbased on a teammate's job
- Bonus
- incentive pay Incentive pay for select positionsfor select positions
- Eligibility
- some programs depend on FTE or status Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.)depends on FTE or status
- Pay reviews
- base pay set within range by qualifications, skills, experience, training Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or trainingBase compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Pay reviews
- annual increases possible Opportunity for annual increases based on performancebased on performance
Benefits
- BenefitsPaid Time Off programsPaid Time Off programs
- Benefitsmedical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disabilityHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- BenefitsFlexible Spending AccountsFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Benefitsadoption assistance and paid parental leaveFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Benefitsdefined contribution retirement plan with employer matchDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- BenefitsEducational Assistance ProgramEducational Assistance Program
More benefits (2)
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
The role and schedule
- Patients
- cardiac overflow, stroke, cardiac and insulin drips Cardiac overflow patients, stroke, increase monitoring capabilities, cardiac drips, insulin drips, overflow patients needing higher acuity of care.
- Day to day
- provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process
- Day to day
- lead efforts for safest patient environment and best patient experience
- Unit size
- 16-bed progressive care unit Our progressive care unit is a 16-bed unit
- Hours stated
- 0.9 FTE Day Shift 0700-1930, every fourth weekend (Sat/Sunday) and rotating holiday requirements.
- Weekends
- every fourth weekend every fourth weekend (Sat/Sunday)
- On call
- On-call rotation
- Holidays
- rotating holidays rotating holiday requirements
- Details
- 132-bed facility Aurora Medical Center - Grafton a 132-bed facility
- Details
- new patient tower scheduled to open 2027 a new patient tower scheduled to open in 2027
- Details
- lift up to 35 pounds Must safely lift up to 35 pounds
- Details
- assist with 150-pound sliding transfers assisting with 150-pound sliding transfers
- Details
- restraints and verbal de-escalation when necessary perform patient safety interventions, including verbal de-escalation and restraints when necessary
- Details
- exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, hazardous waste Exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, and hazardous waste may occur
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
More questions to askFewer questions
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Telemetry is open from year one. One of the most open front doors in acute care; ACLS and rhythm.
Original listing
Posted on Aurora Medical Center Grafton LLC’s careers page.
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Department
35812 AMC Grafton - Med Surg: IU 3rd Floor West Surgical
Status
Full time
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Hou rs Per Week
36
Schedule Details/Additional Information
0.9 FTE Day Shift 0700-1930, every fourth weekend (Sat/Sunday) and rotating holiday requirements.
Pay Range
$38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit Grafton, WI, United States Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care. At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive.
You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all. Your feedback matters.
Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together
Where You Will Work
Join our collaborative progressive care unit nursing team at Aurora Medical Center Grafton. Our progressive care unit is a 16-bed unit caring for our cardiothoracic surgery (CTS) patient population-lobe resections, esophagectomy, etc. Cardiac overflow patients, stroke, increase monitoring capabilities, cardiac drips, insulin drips, overflow patients needing higher acuity of care. This unit offers an excellent learning environment for both newly licensed and experienced RNs.
We’re Looking For
Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing 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 Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of hire
What You’ll Do
As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.
About This Location
Aurora Medical Center - Grafton a 132-bed facility is recognized as a leading destination for healthcare, offering private patient rooms, comfortable family areas, and a comprehensive selection of specialized services. Supported by a team of more than 450 Nurses, Grafton provides thoughtful amenities such as tranquil meditation gardens and a welcoming cafeteria, all designed to enhance comfort and peace of mind. With a strong focus on accessibility and advanced technology, the facility is preparing for a significant expansion, with a new patient tower scheduled to open in 2027. In addition to its core departments, Aurora Medical Center - Grafton delivers exceptional care in cardiovascular health, women’s services, orthopedics, emergency medicine, surgery, and neuroscience.
The hospital’s commitment to professional development, state-of-the-art equipment, and diverse campus resources reflects its enduring tradition of compassionate, community-oriented care. Join our Grafton team today for a rewarding future in a supportive growing facility. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, twisting, and lifting throughout the workday.
Must safely lift up to 35 pounds and perform patient handling tasks, including pushing/pulling up to 30 pounds and assisting with 150-pound sliding transfers. Requires functional speech, vision, hearing, touch, and fine motor skills for clinical procedures, as well as the ability to operate equipment foot controls. Must be able to respond quickly to changing patient conditions and perform patient safety interventions, including verbal de-escalation and restraints when necessary.
Exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, and hazardous waste may occur; appropriate protective equipment must be used. Physical Abilities Testing and additional department-specific requirements may apply. This job posting indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent.
It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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Our Commitment to You
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.
It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.