Registered Nurse
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Lead the delivery of compassionate, evidence-based care for patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, and surgeries, ensuring clinical excellence at every bedside.
- Shift and hours
- Days Schedule: Full-time / Days
- Unit and setting
- Med Surg Neuro · Hospital patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, and surgeriesstroke, brain injury and surgical patients
- License
- RN license Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Term
- Permanent Schedule: Full-time / DaysFull-time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed New graduate nurses welcome to apply.
- License
- Wisconsin Board of Nursing registered nurse credential before hire Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Check your license
- License
- current home state license if multi-state/Compact State Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State. Check your license
- Certification
- BLS Provider (AHA or Red Cross accepted)
- Education
- diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing or required professional licensure at time of hire Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies4–6 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 jobs2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questionsAround graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license
What it pays
Benefits
- Benefitsmedical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA optionsComprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Benefitsemployer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insuranceFinancial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Benefitspro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidaysTime to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- BenefitsAscension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, professional development and online learningCareer growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress managementEmotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Benefitsparental leave, adoption assistance and family benefitsFamily support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
More benefits (6)
- Benefitsoptional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and moreOther benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Employer-matched 403(b)
- Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Disability and life insurance
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- leads evidence-based care for stroke, brain injury and surgical patients Lead the delivery of compassionate, evidence-based care for patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, and surgeries, ensuring clinical excellence at every bedside.
- Day to day
- central hub between physicians, therapists and families Coordinate the multidisciplinary care journey by acting as the central hub between physicians, therapists, and families to ensure a seamless and safe recovery process.
- Day to day
- monitors patient status and identifies changes in condition Monitor and interpret patient clinical status with high precision, proactively identifying changes in condition to ensure rapid intervention and high-quality outcomes.
- Day to day
- patient and family education and discharge planning Empower patients and their families through dedicated education and discharge planning, ensuring they have the tools and confidence they need for a successful transition home.
- Hours stated
- Full-time / Days
The workplace
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Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
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Your future role at a glance
- Location: Milwaukee, WI
- Facility: Columbia St. Mary's Hospital
- Department: Med Surg Neuro
Schedule
Full-time / Days
How you’ll make an impact in this role
Lead the delivery of compassionate, evidence-based care for patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, and surgeries, ensuring clinical excellence at every bedside. Coordinate the multidisciplinary care journey by acting as the central hub between physicians, therapists, and families to ensure a seamless and safe recovery process. Monitor and interpret patient clinical status with high precision, proactively identifying changes in condition to ensure rapid intervention and high-quality outcomes. Empower patients and their families through dedicated education and discharge planning, ensuring they have the tools and confidence they need for a successful transition home.
What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need
Licensure / Certification / Registration
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State.
Education
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
Additional Preferences
New graduate nurses welcome to apply.
Benefits that help you thrive
Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other
benefits
optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
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What's around it?
Milwaukee, WIFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 3% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,059/mo
- Household income
- $54,234/yr, all local households, not nurse pay