Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Oncology - West Allis
West Allis, Wisconsin
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed, residency program
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.
6 months before
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Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies4–6 months before
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Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questionsAround graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Wisconsin staff rolesWisconsin staff postings that state pay run $28/hr to $53/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $50/hr, across 1,329 postings.
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- Residency program
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Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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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6 South: Med/Surg Oncology
Aurora West Allis Medical Center, West Allis, Wi. 53227
Where you will work
6 South Med/Surg/Oncology is a 34-bed inpatient unit that provides care to patients with Pneumonia, COPD Exacerbation, Pancreatitis, Acute Renal failure, post-op, and Oncology. Become Chemo certified after 2 years. In addition, 6 South has 4 beds designated to meet inpatient hospice to provide continuity of care for our patients as they transition to end of life care. This is an excellent opportunity for new and experienced RNs to build a strong nursing foundation, earn Med/Surg and Chemotherapy certifications, and develop versatile clinical skills. Our team is committed to delivering evidence-based, compassionate, patient-centered care in a collaborative and supportive environment.
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
New RN's and Experienced RN's WELCOME!
What You’ll Do
Build foundational skills and knowledge through Nurse Residency and Preceptor directed orientation.
Build skills in time management, triaging accountabilities, communication skills, pharmacology, lab interpretation, pathophysiology of disease process through a variety of med/surg patients with acute and chronic conditions.
Coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
Develop collaborative relationships with a resourceful multi-disciplinary team.
Provide continuity of patient care through 12-hour shifts, patient centered care and team minded support.
Be a valued member of a highly skilled, resilient, and versatile nursing team committed to ensuring the delivery of quality and compassionate healthcare to diverse patient populations.
About this location
West Allis Medical Center has been regionally recognized for a variety of services, including cancer care, gastroenterology, geriatrics, gynecology, neurology, pulmonology and urology.
Besides our full-service health care offerings, you can also take advantage of a wealth of community programs and services to support you in living the healthiest lifestyle possible.
Get With the Guidelines: Stroke and Heart Failure Gold+
Age Friendly Health System Designation
Excellence in Hospital Quality and Patient Safety Award
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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What's around it?
West Allis, WIFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 6% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,007/mo
- Household income
- $67,611/yr, all local households, not nurse pay