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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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
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…
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
Living in Milwaukee, WI
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.
- Metro price level · Milwaukee area
- 96.9
- 3% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,059/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
On your path
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- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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