Registered Nurse (RN) Weekend Program- Med/Surg Oncology
Aurora Health Care Southern Lakes, Inc.
Aurora Medical Center Kenosha - 75th St
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. Aurora Health Care Southern Lakes, Inc. is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.
Posted Oct 6 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday's 0700-1930 · 12-hour (0700-1930) Schedule Details/Additional Information: Friday, Saturday, Sunday's 0700-1930 with rotating holiday commitment Friday, Saturday, Sunday's 0700-1930 with rotating holiday commitment36
- Unit and setting
- Med/Surg Oncology · Hospital Aurora Medical Center Kenosha’s MS5 unit is a 16-bed medical/surgical unit located on the first floor, specializing in oncology care with a focus on inpatient chemotherapy needs.oncology care with a focus on inpatient chemotherapy needs
- License
- RN licenseRegistered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
- Term
- Permanent Status: Full timeFull time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed MS5 regularly hosts clinical rotations and welcomes new graduate nurses, prioritizing high reliability practices, open communication, and a culture of learning.
- License
- Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
- Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Certification
- BLS within 30 days of hireAfter hire · must obtain BLS within 30 days of hire
- Certification
- Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Administration Certificate within one year of hireAfter hire · must obtain BLS within 30 days of hire
- Education
- Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
- Also asks
- telemetry training within 30 days of orientationAfter hire · must obtain BLS within 30 days of hire
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Weekend differential
- $11/hour Weekend Program Differential $11/hour Weekend Program Differential
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
- Extra pay
- $11/hour Weekend Program Differential
- Extra pay
- shift, on call, and more Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobbased on a teammate's job
- Bonus
- Incentive pay for select positions Incentive pay for select positions
- Pay reviews
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Pay reviews
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits
- BenefitsBenefits Eligible: YesBenefits Eligible: Yes
- BenefitsPaid Time Off programsPaid Time Off programs
- BenefitsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- BenefitsFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- BenefitsFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leaveFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- BenefitsDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
More benefits (11)
- BenefitsEducational Assistance ProgramEducational Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Adoption Assistance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
The role and schedule
- Charge
- Charge shifts are part of the role
- Unit
- 35815 AMC Kenosha - Med Surg: IU 5th Floor 35815 AMC Kenosha - Med Surg: IU 5th Floor
- Care model
- triad leadership model consisting of a Patient Care Manager, Unit Supervisor, and Nursing Professional Development Practitioner
- Day to day
- providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care
- Day to day
- 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
- Unit size
- 16-bed medical/surgical unit Aurora Medical Center Kenosha’s MS5 unit is a 16-bed medical/surgical unit located on the first floor, specializing in oncology care with a focus on inpatient chemotherapy needs.
- Hours stated
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday's 0700-1930 with rotating holiday commitment
- Weekends
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday's Friday, Saturday, Sunday's 0700-1930 with rotating holiday commitment
- On call
- On-call rotation
- Holidays
- rotating holiday commitment
- Details
- average daily census of 15.8 patients and an average length of stay of four days The unit maintains an average daily census of 15.8 patients and an average length of stay of four days.
Support on this unit
- Nurse to patient
- 1 RN for every 5 patients and 1 Nursing Assistant for every 8 patients Nurse-to-patient ratios typically average 1 RN for every 5 patients and 1 Nursing Assistant for every 8 patients.
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
More questions to askFewer questions
- How are floating and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
Original listing
Posted on Aurora Health Care Southern Lakes, Inc.’s careers page.
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Department
35815 AMC Kenosha - Med Surg: IU 5th Floor
Status
Full time
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Hou rs Per Week
36
Schedule Details/Additional Information
Friday, Saturday, Sunday's 0700-1930 with rotating holiday commitment $11/hour Weekend Program Differential
Pay Range
- $38.20 - $57.30
- Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg 5
- Kenosha, WI United States
Where You Will Work
Aurora Medical Center Kenosha’s MS5 unit is a 16-bed medical/surgical unit located on the first floor, specializing in oncology care with a focus on inpatient chemotherapy needs. The unit maintains an average daily census of 15.8 patients and an average length of stay of four days. MS5 operates under a triad leadership model consisting of a Patient Care Manager, Unit Supervisor, and Nursing Professional Development Practitioner, while the charge nurse carries a reduced patient load to support clinical needs and daily operations.
Nurse-to-patient ratios typically average 1 RN for every 5 patients and 1 Nursing Assistant for every 8 patients. Team members must obtain BLS within 30 days of hire, and RNs are required to complete telemetry training within 30 days of orientation and earn a Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Administration Certificate within one year of hire. The unit fosters a welcoming, inclusive environment with strong team engagement and active participation in professional governance, ensuring meaningful input in decision-making at both unit and site levels.
MS5 regularly hosts clinical rotations and welcomes new graduate nurses, prioritizing high reliability practices, open communication, and a culture of learning. We seek RNs eager to grow their skills and embrace opportunities for professional development.
We’re 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
What You’ll 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.
About This Location
Kind, compassionate care with you at the center. Aurora Medical Center - Kenosha offers a comfortable, healing environment along with the top-notch medical care you expect. We’re proud that our cancer treatment program was honored as one of the top in the nation.
We’re also honored to be an accredited Stroke Center. But what makes us really happy is what this means for you: effective treatments and better results. Even outside of the hospital, you can expect the best from us.
We partner with area organizations and schools to offer education. You’ll also find our nurses and trainers in the community, offering preventive care and treatment. Whether you’re in the hospital or in our community, we are here for you.
Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care. At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive.
You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all. Your feedback matters.
Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.
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Our Commitment to You
Advocate Health 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: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed 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 Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.
It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.