Registered Nurse Med Surg

Ascension

Franklin, Wisconsin

Posted Oct 20

Shift and hours: Nights
Unit and setting: Med-Surg
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

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Education: Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire required.

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Department: Med Surg
Schedule: Nights l Full-time

Lead the delivery of compassionate, evidence-based nursing care, ensuring every action aligns with the highest safety standards and clinical excellence. Advocate for your patients by continuously monitoring their progress and communicating vital updates to the broader care team to ensure timely, life-saving interventions. Coordinate a seamless care journey by acting as the central link between physicians, specialists, and support staff to provide a unified treatment experience. Empower patients and their families by spearheading the discharge planning process, ensuring they have the resources and knowledge needed for a successful recovery at home.

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 required.

Additional Preferences

7pm-7:30am, 3 shifts per week, about every 3rd weekend, about every other holiday

What's around it?

In Franklin, WI

Franklin, WIFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 6% below the US average

Median rent: $1,458/mo
Household income: $106,894/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Franklin, WI

NeighborhoodsFranklin is largely a residential bedroom suburb south of Milwaukee that blends older mid-century subdivisions with newer builds. Older residential pockets feature ranch-style homes and Cape Cods, while late-1980s and onward developments along cul-de-sacs showcase larger New Traditional multi-story homes and modern subdivisions. While nearby Greendale offers a compact, walkable historic village feel along Broad Street, Franklin itself is spread out and car-dependent, with newer condo developments and single-family houses clustered around quiet residential streets and business corridors.

Franklin is largely a residential bedroom suburb south of Milwaukee that blends older mid-century subdivisions with newer builds. Older residential pockets feature ranch-style homes and Cape Cods, while late-1980s and onward developments along cul-de-sacs showcase larger New Traditional multi-story homes and modern subdivisions.

While nearby Greendale offers a compact, walkable historic village feel along Broad Street, Franklin itself is spread out and car-dependent, with newer condo developments and single-family houses clustered around quiet residential streets and business corridors.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: homes.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: reddit.com

Getting aroundFranklin is primarily an automobile-reliant community, with local transit options virtually nonexistent for everyday travel. Commuters depend heavily on Wisconsin State Routes 36 (Loomis Road) and 100 (Lovers Lane Road), which form the city's central intersection and link directly to Interstate 41 and Interstate 43 for trips into downtown Milwaukee approximately 15 miles north. Drivers must stay mindful of Root River seasonal flooding, which can periodically shut down local arterial roads during heavy rains or spring thaws.

Franklin is primarily an automobile-reliant community, with local transit options virtually nonexistent for everyday travel. Commuters depend heavily on Wisconsin State Routes 36 (Loomis Road) and 100 (Lovers Lane Road), which form the city's central intersection and link directly to Interstate 41 and Interstate 43 for trips into downtown Milwaukee approximately 15 miles north.

Drivers must stay mindful of Root River seasonal flooding, which can periodically shut down local arterial roads during heavy rains or spring thaws.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: homes.com Source 3: areavibes.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation centers on the Root River Parkway, a sprawling 15-mile greenway weaving through rolling terrain that offers hiking, biking, and river access. The city features Kayla's Playground at Franklin Woods, an all-inclusive accessible community play space. Adjacent county destinations like Whitnall Park provide botanical gardens and wooded trails, while winter outdoor pursuits are centered around the Crystal Ridge ski hill at The Rock Sports Complex.

Outdoor recreation centers on the Root River Parkway, a sprawling 15-mile greenway weaving through rolling terrain that offers hiking, biking, and river access. The city features Kayla's Playground at Franklin Woods, an all-inclusive accessible community play space.

Adjacent county destinations like Whitnall Park provide botanical gardens and wooded trails, while winter outdoor pursuits are centered around the Crystal Ridge ski hill at The Rock Sports Complex.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: homes.com

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Living in Franklin

Franklin, Wisconsin, offers nurses and healthcare professionals a relaxed, suburban lifestyle approximately 15 miles south of downtown Milwaukee. Blending newer subdivisions with preserved natural beauty, the city is characterized by quiet residential cul-de-sacs of New Traditional and ranch-style homes. For leisure and post-shift downtime, life centers around Ballpark Commons, home to the open-air Umbrella Bar, Luxe Golf Bays, summer food truck rallies, and winter activities at Crystal Ridge ski hill. Nature lovers can easily access the 15-mile Root River Parkway and the scenic botanical grounds of neighboring Whitnall Park, while local dining includes brunch spot Mimosa, Blend Coffee & Cocktails, and casual taverns like Bowery Bar & Grill.

Commuting relies heavily on personal vehicles via State Routes 36 and 100, which connect directly to Interstates 41 and 43. Public transit is virtually non-existent, and shift workers should note that Root River flooding occasionally causes temporary roadway detours. However, for nurses seeking top-rated public schools, violent crime rates well below national medians, and peaceful neighborhoods with easy regional access to Milwaukee County medical centers, Franklin provides an exceptionally stable and family-friendly home base.

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As of 2026-02-21Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: homes.com Source 3: visitbpc.com Source 4: engagefranklin.org Source 5: areavibes.com

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