RN, Registered Nurse | Cardiopulmonary

Gundersen Health System

La Crosse, Wisconsin

Posted Aug 18

Shift and hours: 8-⁠hour rotating4 shifts · 32 hours a week
Unit and setting: Cardiopulmonary · Hospital
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

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Weekends: Every other weekend

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ICU example: 12-hr day/night rotation or straight nights, every 3rd weekend/holiday; clinic example: 8-hr days, no weekends/holidays/on-call; flexible scheduling and generous PTO cited for nurses.

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Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.

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Gundersen Health System has Registered Nurse positions available for our 28-bed Cardiopulmonary Unit.

We’re not just filling positions, we’re building careers. At Emplify Health, we care for our teams, while they care for their communities. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a change, Emplify Health supports you now and into the future. Join us and find out how a little empathy changes everything.

What you will do

0.8 FTE – 64 hours every two week

8 hours shifts, rotating days (6:30am-3:00pm) and PM’s (2:30pm-11:00pm)

Every other weekend and holiday

Care for a patient population including post MI, post-open heart surgery, post thoracotomy, pacemakers, pre and post angiography, post cardiothoracic surgery, COPD, congestive heart failure and pulmonary conditions

RN’s emphasize rehabilitation, education and lifestyle modifications for patients

What you will get

Starting pay of $38.96/hour + more for experience!

Shift, weekend, and holiday differentials

A team with a lot of longevity that create a supportive environment for new and current staff

Unit with low turnover

Professional Development Opportunities/Career Development Center

Departmental leadership support, including Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisors, Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL), Professional Development Nurse, and Quality Improvement Specialist Nurse

Our department of nursing is visionary and innovative with such things as our recent implementation of virtual nursing with in our medical surgical units

What you will need

Minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing

RN license to work in Wisconsin

Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers

BLS for health care providers

Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

I f you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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In La Crosse, WI

La Crosse, WIFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 8% below the US average

Median rent: $1,010/mo
Household income: $55,866/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in La Crosse, WI

NeighborhoodsDowntown La Crosse puts residents close to the Mississippi River, Riverside Park, and dense commercial entertainment, though housing can feel more student- and tourism-heavy. Young professionals and nurses frequently look toward northern suburbs such as Onalaska, Holmen, and West Salem, which provide quieter residential neighborhoods, newer housing stock, and scenic bluff views while remaining within quick driving distance of the city core.

Downtown La Crosse puts residents close to the Mississippi River, Riverside Park, and dense commercial entertainment, though housing can feel more student- and tourism-heavy. Young professionals and nurses frequently look toward northern suburbs such as Onalaska, Holmen, and West Salem, which provide quieter residential neighborhoods, newer housing stock, and scenic bluff views while remaining within quick driving distance of the city core.

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Getting aroundCommutes throughout the La Crosse area are generally swift and manageable, with mean travel times hovering around 13 to 16 minutes. Healthcare professionals traveling to Gundersen Health System or Mayo Clinic Health System benefit from straightforward roadway connections, including Highway 16 and Interstate 90. Public transit alternatives include local municipal bus routes, regional connections via Jefferson Lines, and passenger rail through the local Amtrak station.

Commutes throughout the La Crosse area are generally swift and manageable, with mean travel times hovering around 13 to 16 minutes. Healthcare professionals traveling to Gundersen Health System or Mayo Clinic Health System benefit from straightforward roadway connections, including Highway 16 and Interstate 90. Public transit alternatives include local municipal bus routes, regional connections via Jefferson Lines, and passenger rail through the local Amtrak station.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: chancedickmanrealty.com Source 3: thriveinlacrosse.com Source 4: quora.com

OutdoorsSituated in the unglaciated Driftless Area, La Crosse offers outdoor recreation along the Mississippi, Black, and La Crosse rivers, with prominent limestone landmarks like Grandad Bluff providing panoramic views into Minnesota and Iowa. Trail networks include the La Crosse River State Trail, the Great River State Trail, the Nixon Trail, and marsh paths popular for hiking, trail running, cycling, and fat-tire winter biking. Water lovers paddle and fish along the river sloughs, while winter conditions open access to cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and regional downhill slopes.

Situated in the unglaciated Driftless Area, La Crosse offers outdoor recreation along the Mississippi, Black, and La Crosse rivers, with prominent limestone landmarks like Grandad Bluff providing panoramic views into Minnesota and Iowa. Trail networks include the La Crosse River State Trail, the Great River State Trail, the Nixon Trail, and marsh paths popular for hiking, trail running, cycling, and fat-tire winter biking.

Water lovers paddle and fish along the river sloughs, while winter conditions open access to cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and regional downhill slopes.

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

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Tucked between 500-foot limestone bluffs and the Mississippi River in Wisconsin's Driftless Region, La Crosse offers healthcare workers an appealing mix of small-city convenience and exceptional natural beauty. As home to both Gundersen Health System and Mayo Clinic Health System, the region serves as a major medical destination without the punishing commutes of large metropolitan areas. Daily commutes generally take under fifteen minutes, whether coming from historic riverfront neighborhoods downtown or newer suburban homes in Onalaska, Holmen, and West Salem. Off-shift hours are easily filled with outdoor pursuits, from hiking trails at Grandad Bluff and cycling the La Crosse River State Trail to kayaking the river channels. The social scene is lively, featuring craft drinks along the Coulee Craft Beverage Trail, dining at The Waterfront Restaurant and Buzzard Billy's, and iconic annual gatherings like Oktoberfest USA. The main tradeoffs involve the climate and road infrastructure: winters are harsh, freezing, and windy for several months, and road surfaces take a beating. For nurses seeking an active outdoor lifestyle alongside established regional medical institutions, La Crosse offers a balanced and scenic Midwestern community.

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