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Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Med-Surg Unit

Advocate Aurora Health

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

$38.2–$57.3/hr

About $79k–$119k/yr

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RNCardiacMedical-Surgical

Posted Aug 9, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 10, 2026

What this might mean for you

Advocate Aurora Health is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. Per-diem means you set the rhythm — pick up when it works, step back when it doesn't.

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As a Registered Nurse on the Cardiac Med/Surg unit, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care for patients with cardiac and complex medical needs. You will utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while engaging patients and families throughout the continuum. You will monitor patient conditions, recognize changes, and adjust care plans as needed. You will apply evidence-based practices and participate in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives. You will promote a culture of safety, administer medications, treatments, and therapies, and ensure accurate documentation in the electronic health record.

Requirements

  • RN license in applicable state
  • BLS required
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred)
  • 1+ year of clinical nursing experience preferred
  • Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking
  • Ability to manage cardiac and complex medical patients
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Organization, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities

About the employer

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Hospital

You’re weighing Advocate Aurora Health in the Chicago orbit—now part of Advocate Health after the Aurora and Atrium combination—where IL and WI hospitals still carry the day-to-day identity you will feel on shift. Sites range from community campuses like 132-bed…

What reviewers appreciate

  • 12-month new grad residency with mentorship through the transition to practice
  • Sign-on bonuses listed up to $10,000 (L&D) and $7,500 (Med-Surg)
  • Education assistance $5,250/year full-time plus $1,500 continuing education

What reviewers flag

  • Review themes of toxic or inconsistent management and favoritism across units
  • Staffing shortages and higher workloads make work-life balance hard to sustain
  • Promotions and internal mobility can stall without leadership support
floor teamworkshared governanceunit variabilitymentorshipresidency pathwayinternal mobility

Living in Sheboygan, WI

Sheboygan sits along Lake Michigan's western shore, offering a small-city feel with waterfront charm. Known as the "Bratwurst Capital of the USA," it blends German heritage with outdoor recreation, including sailing and lakefront trails. Nearby Kohler adds prestige with world-class golf courses. It's a practical, down-to-earth Wisconsin community for nurses seeking affordable lakeside living.

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Metro price level · Sheboygan area
94
6% below the national average
Median gross rent
$924/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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