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Staff RN OR, FH - Surgery

Froedtert Health

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Posted Jul 31, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 2, 2026

What the posting states

Weekends, holidays, call
0630-1900 Rotating Schedule D. Week night call required.

About this role

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Discover. Achieve. Succeed. #BeHere Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility. This job is ON - SITE. FTE: 0.900000 Standard Hours: 36.00 Shift: Shift 1 Orthopedics & Plastics Shift Details: 0630-1900 Rotating Schedule D. Week night call required. Holidays : Yes Weekends : Yes Job Summary: The Registered Nurse is a practitioner who is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for an identified group of patients in an inpatient environment. This individual demonstrates competency in delivery of care to a primarily adult population. The Staff RN-Inpatient job description has incorporated essential functions which are adapted from the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 2nd Edition (2010). EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION: Clinical competence and experience in the care and management of target patient populations specific to area of employment. EDUCATION DESCRIPTION: Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice at a level normally acquired through completion of education at an accredited School of Nursing in order to be eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse is required. Upon hire any non-BSN nurse with less than one year of licensed registered nurse experience will be required to enroll in a BSN (or higher nursing degree) program. Acceptance into a program is expected within 15 months of hire and the degree program must be completed within 5 years of enrollment, or 6 years if program is MSN, DNP or PhD in Nursing. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred. LICENSURE DESCRIPTION: Requires current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or a Multi-state Nursing License from a participating state in the NLC (Nurse Licensure Compact). American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire. Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following: Paid time off Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin Referral bonuses Retirement plan - 403b Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.

Requirements

  • Clinical competence and experience in the care and management of target patient populations specific to area of employment
  • Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice from an accredited School of Nursing
  • Current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or a Multi-state Nursing License from a participating state in the NLC (Nurse Licensure Compact)
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent within 90 days of hire
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
  • Non-BSN nurses with less than one year of licensed RN experience must enroll in a BSN (or higher nursing degree) program within 15 months of hire; degree must be completed within 5 years of enrollment, or 6 years if MSN, DNP or PhD in Nursing
  • 1 year experience
  • Inpatient experience

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance
  • CEU opportunities
  • Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
  • Referral bonuses
  • Retirement plan - 403b
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance

About the employer

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Froedtert Health
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You are looking at Froedtert Health in West Bend, Wisconsin—a hospital campus inside the Froedtert & MCW academic health network, eastern Wisconsin’s only academic medical center partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin. On the ground that can mean an…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • Part of Froedtert & MCW academic health network with Medical College of Wisconsin partnership
  • ASC perioperative RN work at West Bend Surgery Center plus inpatient, emergency, and float categories
  • Career Tuition Assistance, CEUs, and Career Pathways listed for growth

What reviewers flag

  • 2023 public discussion claimed near-worst-in-state pay equity for Froedtert Hospital
  • No concrete wage figures in the validated pay facts despite “newly increased compensation” language
  • Tuition help and full benefits depend on role and FTE eligibility
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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.

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