Registered Nurse (RN): Ortho Joint Surgical
Posted Sep 2 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour evenings3 shifts · 36 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- 11T: Ortho Joint Surgical · 24 beds · Hospital
- License
- RN licenseRegistered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
- Term
- Per Diem
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed, residency program
- License
- Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
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
- Pay differential
- PM shift: $4.00 per hour PM shift: $4.00 per hour
- Weekend differential
- weekend rotation: $4.00 per hour weekend rotation: $4.00 per hour
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
- Loan repayment
- Offered
The role and schedule
- Patients
- 11T: Ortho Joint Surgical unit is a 24 inpatient private bed unit in the Garden Tower providing care to post-op ortho surgical patients: ortho surgical, Ear nose and throat, artificial airways, spinal (non-neuro procedure) knee, hip, shoulder replacement.
- Hours stated
- PM shift: 1100-2330, three 12-hour shifts per week
- Weekends
- Every third weekend
- On call
- On-call rotation
- Scheduling
- Self-scheduling offered
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- Residency program
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
More questions to askFewer questions
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
- Which physical workplace and unit is this role for?
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
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Department
34409 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Med Surg: IU 11T Joint
Status
Full time
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Hours Per Week
36
Schedule Details/Additional Information
Schedule
- 36 hours per week, 12-hour shifts, 6-week self-scheduling
- PM shift: 1100-2330, three 12-hour shifts per week
- Every third weekend rotation
- 50% Holiday rotation
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefit package
- Student Loan Forgiveness: up to $21,000
- Tuition Reimbursement: up to $7,200 per year
- Differentials: PM shift: $4.00 per hour; weekend rotation: $4.00 per hour
- Nurse Residency for RNs with less than 1 year experience
- Military friendly
- Referral Bonus
Pay Range
$38.20 - $57.30
11T: Ortho Joint Surgical Med/Surg Specialty
Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee Wisconsin 53215
Where You Will Work
11T: Ortho Joint Surgical unit is a 24 inpatient private bed unit in the Garden Tower providing care to post-op ortho surgical patients: ortho surgical, Ear nose and throat, artificial airways, spinal (non-neuro procedure) knee, hip, shoulder replacement. We promote growth and development of our nurses by encouraging certification in Ortho, Med-Surg, Pain, Palliative Care and Geriatrics. Shared Governance opportunities for growth in career: ACC, ADVANCE Program, NSI champion groups and support of professional development opportunities at a local and national level.
We’re Looking For
Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing Accepting newly licensed and experienced RN’s Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices Preferred bachelor’s degree in nursing 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
The future of medicine is happening here at Aurora St. Luke’s, and you’re at the center. No matter what your need – common surgery or pioneering treatment – you can count on our experienced and specialty physicians to provide expert care and excellent outcomes.
As the only hospital in Wisconsin with a 24/7 on-site heart-care team, you can expect to receive premiere cardiac services. Both the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have recognized Aurora St. Luke’s performance in treating cardiac and stroke patients.
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.
Ready To Take The Next Step
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Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefit package
- Student Loan Forgiveness: up to $21,000
- Tuition Reimbursement: up to $7,200 per year
- Differentials: PM shift: $4.00 per hour; weekend rotation: $4.00 per hour
- Nurse Residency for RNs with less than 1 year experience
- Military friendly
- Referral Bonus
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.
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.
What's around it?
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