Registered Nurse

Ascension

Appleton, Wisconsin

Posted Oct 15

Shift and hours: Days
Unit and setting: Stepdown
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

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

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Facility: St. Elizabeth Hospital
Department: Stepdown

Schedule

Part-time weekend option days | Saturday & Sunday 645am - 715pm Lead the execution and continuous monitoring of individualized patient care plans to ensure optimal recovery progress and high-quality outcomes. Document the patient care journey with meticulous detail, recording conditions and communicating critical updates to the interdisciplinary team for timely intervention. Coordinate all clinical and therapeutic disciplines to ensure a seamless, cohesive, and patient-centered experience from admission through discharge.

Execute physician and nursing orders promptly and precisely to maintain the highest standard of patient safety and treatment adherence. Assess patient discharge needs early and collaborate with the care team to develop comprehensive transition plans for a safe and successful continuum of care.

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 required.

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In Appleton, WI

Appleton, WIFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 8% below the US average

Median rent: $1,030/mo
Household income: $80,483/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Appleton, WI

NeighborhoodsHistoric neighborhoods surround City Park and Lawrence University, offering classic architectural character within walking distance of downtown cultural venues. The north side features mid-century modern ranches alongside newer residential subdivisions, while nearby communities like Neenah, Grand Chute, Greenville, and Freedom attract residents seeking quiet suburban or semi-rural enclaves across the Fox Valley.

Historic neighborhoods surround City Park and Lawrence University, offering classic architectural character within walking distance of downtown cultural venues. The north side features mid-century modern ranches alongside newer residential subdivisions, while nearby communities like Neenah, Grand Chute, Greenville, and Freedom attract residents seeking quiet suburban or semi-rural enclaves across the Fox Valley.

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Getting aroundCommutes throughout Appleton and the greater Fox Cities are typically swift and straightforward, with average drive times ranging between 17 and 20 minutes and minimal traffic bottlenecks. Highway 41 serves as the primary regional corridor connecting Appleton to neighboring health systems and communities like Neenah, Oshkosh, and Green Bay, though limited bus coverage means daily transit relies heavily on personal vehicles.

Commutes throughout Appleton and the greater Fox Cities are typically swift and straightforward, with average drive times ranging between 17 and 20 minutes and minimal traffic bottlenecks. Highway 41 serves as the primary regional corridor connecting Appleton to neighboring health systems and communities like Neenah, Oshkosh, and Green Bay, though limited bus coverage means daily transit relies heavily on personal vehicles.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: greenbaymovingco.com Source 3: realestate.usnews.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation centers on the Fox River and nearby Lake Winnebago, providing extensive networks of walking and biking trails alongside riverfront parks. Residents frequently spend time in Appleton Memorial Park for its open gardens, walking paths, and recreational facilities, make day trips east to High Cliff State Park for lake bluffs and hiking, or explore peaceful boardwalk trails at Heckrodt Wetland Reserve in nearby Menasha.

Outdoor recreation centers on the Fox River and nearby Lake Winnebago, providing extensive networks of walking and biking trails alongside riverfront parks. Residents frequently spend time in Appleton Memorial Park for its open gardens, walking paths, and recreational facilities, make day trips east to High Cliff State Park for lake bluffs and hiking, or explore peaceful boardwalk trails at Heckrodt Wetland Reserve in nearby Menasha.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: livability.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: travelwisconsin.com Source 4: youtube.com

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Living in Appleton

Positioned along the Fox River, Appleton stands out as the cultural and commercial anchor of Wisconsin's Fox Cities, pairing small-town Midwestern warmth with surprising metropolitan amenities. For relocating healthcare professionals, the city offers seamless access to three major regional hospital systems via Highway 41, keeping typical commutes under twenty minutes with virtually no metropolitan gridlock. Daily life gravitates around a walkable downtown corridor centered on College Avenue, where Lawrence University's leafy campus merges with indie boutiques, riverfront dining at places like Pullman's, and premier venues like the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. Families and individuals settle into historic residences near City Park, mid-century homes on the north side, or neighboring communities like Neenah and Grand Chute, benefiting from top-rated public and charter schools. While snowy Midwestern winters demand serious seasonal adaptation and transit requires a personal vehicle, Appleton rewards newcomers with abundant riverfront parks, summer music events like Mile of Music, and a remarkably tight-knit community feel.

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