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Registered Nurse (RN)- Med-Surg

Eligibility
GeneralSign-on bonus
Shift
Nights
Unit
Med-Surg

Posted Jun 18

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Nights
Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
Below most WI staff postings

WI staff postings that state pay run $32/hr to $54/hr, the middle half $38/hr to $50/hr, across 369 postings.

Sign-on bonus
$7,500

About this role

*Up to $7,500 Sign-on Bonus *

Both day and night shift openings available.

*Our Commitment to You:*

Advocate Health (comprised of care delivery systems Advocate Health Care, Atrium Health and Aurora Health Care) 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:

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*Compensation*

  • Sign-on bonus for eligible candidates of up to $7,500.
  • Base compensation within the position’s 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

*Where You Will Work:*

Join our 47-bed Medical Surgical unit at Aurora Medical Center-Bay Area, where you will care for a vast variety of patients. Specializing in the care of Medical and Surgical patients of many kinds. We work with a variety of teammates including Advocate Aurora Physicians who represent a variety of specialties to provide quality and compassionate care for all patients.

*What You Will 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.

*What We Are 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
  • Telemetry and ACLS are required within 6 months of hire.

*About This Location:*

Aurora Medical Center – Bay Area is a healing environment on 91 acres of wooded surroundings. This facility was designed with the help of staff, clinicians and the community with your health and the environment in mind. You’ll find an extraordinary team of doctors, nurses and caregivers, along with exceptional amenities.

The floor plan of this facility, along with its modern and efficient design, allows for ease of navigation and privacy for patients and their families. You’ll also find spacious, private rooms offering plenty of natural lighting to help make your recovery as comfortable as possible. Family lounges and pull-out couches in every room allow your personal support team to be near you and your medical caregivers.

*Ready to Take the Next Step:* Apply Now!

Aurora Health Care is the largest health system in Wisconsin and a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. The state’s largest private employer, the system serves patients across 17 hospitals, more than 70 pharmacies and more than 150 sites of care. Aurora Health Care, in addition to Advocate Health Care in Illinois and Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, is now part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.

Pay: $38.20 - $57.30 per hour

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

License/

Certification

  • WI RN license / graduating in 2026 from an accredited school (Required)

Work Location: In person

Sourced from a public job board.

Requirements

  • WI RN license
  • WI RN license / graduating in 2026 from an accredited school (Required)
  • Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
  • BLS certification required
  • ACLS certification required

Benefits highlights

  • Sign-on bonus
  • Dental
  • Vision

Place

City
Marinette, WI
Median rent
$807/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$58,638/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
6% below the national average

Wisconsin index 94.1, where 100 is the national average.

Marinette sits along the Menominee River at Wisconsin's border with Michigan's Upper Peninsula, offering a small-town feel with easy access to outdoor recreation. Nurses relocating here will find a close-knit community anchored by waterfront parks and a quieter pace of life just inland from Green Bay.

Map showing the location of Marinette, WI
Approximate location in Marinette, WI. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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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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  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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