Registered Nurse (RN) - Observation
Green Bay, Wisconsin
You'll care for postoperative patients after orthopedic, neurosurgery, urologic, cardiac pacemaker/ablation and breast surgery, plus general medical patients on short stays. Advocate Aurora Health is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.
- Shift and hours
- Days
- Unit and setting
- Observation Unit · Hospital While we specialize in postoperative care-including orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, urologic surgery, cardiac pacemaker/ablation, and breast surgery
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent
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.
The role and schedule
- Care model
- team nursing with CNAs and LPNs Our team nursing model fosters collaboration among CNAs, LPNs, and RNs
- Patients
- postoperative orthopedic, neurosurgery, urologic, cardiac pacemaker/ablation and breast surgery patients While we specialize in postoperative care-including orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, urologic surgery, cardiac pacemaker/ablation, and breast surgery
- Patients
- general medical patients on short-term observation stays we also manage general medical patients requiring short-term observation stays
- Patients
- Many patients cared for by the in-house hospitalist team Many patients are cared for by our in-house hospitalist team, streamlining communication and coordination.
- Day to day
- frequent admissions and discharges A dynamic setting with frequent admissions and discharges, we offer variety and challenge every day.
- Floating
- float to other units when needed Team members may also float to other units when needed
- Unit size
- 19-bed Observation Unit 19-bed Observation Unit
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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 and staffing support handled day to day?
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Registered Nurse (RN) – Observation Unit
2845 Greenbrier Road, Green Bay, WI 54311
Where You Will Work
Join Aurora BayCare’s 19-bed Observation Unit—a fast-paced environment designed with a unique structure and floor layout to support efficient, high-quality care for a diverse patient population.
Our team nursing model fosters collaboration among CNAs, LPNs, and RNs, ensuring seamless delivery of daily cares, assessments, medications, and discharge planning.
While we specialize in postoperative care—including orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, urologic surgery, cardiac pacemaker/ablation, and breast surgery—we also manage general medical patients requiring short-term observation stays. Many patients are cared for by our in-house hospitalist team, streamlining communication and coordination.
A dynamic setting with frequent admissions and discharges, we offer variety and challenge every day. Team members may also float to other units when needed, providing opportunities to broaden skills and experience across the hospital.
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
Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is a full-service tertiary care hospital; part of a joint venture of Aurora Health Care and BayCare Clinic. A nationally recognized health care provider, we are committed to providing high-quality health care using the latest in medical technology to help all people live fully. The hospital is nationally ranked for adult specialties, and our maternity care has earned national recognition.
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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What's around it?
Green Bay, WIFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 7% below the US average
- Median rent
- $932/mo
- Household income
- $66,206/yr, all local households, not nurse pay