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Registered Nurse Med Surg Neuro

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Ascension

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

You'll care for patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries and surgeries.

Posted Oct 12

Shift and hours
Nights Full-time / Nights
Unit and setting
Med Surg Neuro · Hospital patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, and surgeriesstroke, brain injury and surgical patients
License
RN license Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Term
Permanent Full-time / NightsFull time

Do you qualify?

License
Wisconsin RN credential before hire Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Check your license
License
Wisconsin license, or current home-state license if multi-state/Compact State Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State. Check your license
Certification
BLS provider within one month of hireAfter hire · obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
Education
Nursing diploma from an accredited school, or required licensure at hire Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of Milwaukee staff RN payMilwaukee staff RN postings that state pay run $36/hr to $43/hr, the middle half $38/hr to $41/hr, across 84 postings.

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical, dental, vision and prescription coveragemedical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • BenefitsHSA/FSA optionsHSA/FSA options
  • BenefitsEmployer-matched 403(b)employer-matched 403(b)
  • BenefitsPlanning and hardship resourcesplanning and hardship resources
  • BenefitsDisability and life insurancedisability and life insurance
  • BenefitsPro-rated paid time off and holidayspro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
More benefits (25)
  • BenefitsAscension-paid tuition (Vocare)Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare)
  • BenefitsReimbursementreimbursement
  • BenefitsOngoing professional development and online learningongoing professional development and online learning
  • BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Assistance Program
  • BenefitsCounseling and peer supportcounseling and peer support
  • BenefitsSpiritual care and stress management resourcesspiritual care and stress management resources
  • BenefitsParental leaveparental leave
  • BenefitsAdoption assistanceadoption assistance
  • BenefitsFamily benefitsfamily benefits
  • BenefitsOptional legal and pet insuranceoptional legal and pet insurance
  • BenefitsTransportation savingstransportation savings
  • Prescription drug insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Health savings account
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • 403(b)
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
  • Tuition reimbursement

The role and schedule

Day to day
coordinating physicians, therapists and families Coordinate the multidisciplinary care journey by acting as the central hub between physicians, therapists, and families
Day to day
patient and family education and discharge planning Empower patients and their families through dedicated education and discharge planning

The workplace

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Ascension
Hiring organization

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

Original listing

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Department
Med Surg Neuro
Schedule
Full-time / Nights
  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other

benefits

optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

  • Lead the delivery of compassionate, evidence-based care for patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, and surgeries, ensuring clinical excellence at every bedside.
  • Coordinate the multidisciplinary care journey by acting as the central hub between physicians, therapists, and families to ensure a seamless and safe recovery process.
  • Monitor and interpret patient clinical status with high precision, proactively identifying changes in condition to ensure rapid intervention and high-quality outcomes.
  • Empower patients and their families through dedicated education and discharge planning, ensuring they have the tools and confidence they need for a successful transition home.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State.

Education

  • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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What's around it?

In Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee, WIFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Median rent
$1,059/mo
Household income
$54,234/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Milwaukee, WI

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