Registered Nurse (RN): Ortho Joint Surgical
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Posted Sep 2 · New grads welcomed
- Shift
- 12-hour evenings
- Hours a week
- 36
- Unit
- Med-Surg
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour evenings · 3 a week · 36 hours
- Weekends
- Every third weekend
- Orientation
- Residency program
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
More role details
- Experience
- New graduates
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
About this role
11T: Ortho Joint Surgical Med/Surg Specialty
Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee Wisconsin 53215
Where You Will Work
11T: Ortho Joint Surgical unit is a 24 inpatient private bed unit in the Garden Tower providing care to post-op ortho surgical patients: ortho surgical, Ear nose and throat, artificial airways, spinal (non-neuro procedure) knee, hip, shoulder replacement. We promote growth and development of our nurses by encouraging certification in Ortho, Med-Surg, Pain, Palliative Care and Geriatrics. Shared Governance opportunities for growth in career: ACC, ADVANCE Program, NSI champion groups and support of professional development opportunities at a local and national level.
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We’re Looking For
Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing Accepting newly licensed and experienced RN’s Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices Preferred bachelor’s degree in nursing Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
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
The future of medicine is happening here at Aurora St. Luke’s, and you’re at the center. No matter what your need – common surgery or pioneering treatment – you can count on our experienced and specialty physicians to provide expert care and excellent outcomes.
As the only hospital in Wisconsin with a 24/7 on-site heart-care team, you can expect to receive premiere cardiac services. Both the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have recognized Aurora St. Luke’s performance in treating cardiac and stroke patients.
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.
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Schedule
- 36 hours per week, 12-hour shifts, 6-week self-scheduling
- PM shift: 1100-2330, three 12-hour shifts per week
- Every third weekend rotation
- 50% Holiday rotation
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefit package
- Student Loan Forgiveness: up to $21,000
- Tuition Reimbursement: up to $7,200 per year
- Differentials: PM shift: $4.00 per hour; weekend rotation: $4.00 per hour
- Nurse Residency for RNs with less than 1 year experience
- Military friendly
- Referral Bonus
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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“We’re Looking For Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing Accepting newly licensed and experienced RN’s Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices Preferred bachelor’s” · from this posting
Requirements
- RN
Place
- City
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Median rent
- $1,059/mo
- Local household income
- $54,234/yr
- Metro price level
- 3% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Milwaukee area index 96.9, where 100 is the national average.
Milwaukee sits on Lake Michigan's western shore, blending brewing heritage with a revitalized downtown and lively arts scene. The Historic Third Ward offers loft living, galleries, and the riverwalk. Summer festivals, brick breweries, and Midwestern affordability give out-of-state nurses a grounded city with real character.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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You are looking at Aurora Health Care in the Milwaukee area—part of Advocate Health, with hospitals, clinics, behavioral health, and the state’s largest home health agency. On the ground that can mean a Behavioral Health float across adult and child/adolescent…
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Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
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