Registered Nurse (RN) - Neurosurgery
Job ID : R
Shift : 3rd
Full / Part Time : Full-time
Pay Range : $37.50 - $56.25
Location : Aurora St Lukes Medical Center - 2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215
Benefits Eligible : Yes
Hours Per Week : 36
Our Commitment to You : Advocate Health offers a robust suite of Total Rewards including benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, and professional development opportunities to help you thrive both at work and in life :
Base pay determined by qualifications and experience
Additional pay for shifts worked, on-call responsibilities, and moreIncentive pay for select rolesPotential for annual raises based on performanceBenefits :Comprehensive Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insuranceFlexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent careFamily benefits, such as adoption assistance and paid parental leaveRetirement plans with employer match and financial wellness programsEducational Assistance ProgramSchedule and Additional Information :
Nights, 8 and 12-hour shifts, Every third weekend rotation, Holiday rotation
Sign-On Bonus : $15,000 for 3rd Shift
Student Loan Forgiveness : Up to $20,000
Tuition Assistance : Up to $7,200
RN Referral Bonus : $5,000 (for Advocate Aurora teammates)
Military / Veteran-Friendly Employer
New Graduate RNs Encouraged to Apply!
Unit Overview :
Join our 24-bed Neurosurgical Unit dedicated to caring for a diverse and complex patient population including :
Post-operative care for craniotomies, AVMs, and tumor resectionsCervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine surgeriesStroke patients as part of our Comprehensive Stroke ProgramHigh volume of spinal surgery cases along with medical overflow casesAs part of the Aurora Neuroscience Innovation Institute (ANII) , you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge neurosurgical techniques.
What You'll Do :
Deliver and coordinate holistic, evidence-based patient careCollaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide safe and compassionate careUtilize clinical judgment and communication skills to support positive outcomesEnhance the patient experience throughout their care journeyWhy Join Us?
Be part of a supportive team culture that values connection through team-building and community outreachWork in an environment that fosters teamwork, continuous learning, and patient-centered careMajor Responsibilities :
Assess patient needs and develop individualized care plans with patient and family involvementRecognize and respond to changes in patients' conditions and adjust care plans as necessaryFacilitate patient education and discharge planning using an interdisciplinary approachEvaluate outcomes and participate in shared governance for process improvementDemonstrate effective communication and conflict resolution with team membersPromote patient safety by proactively addressing potential risksEngage in quality improvement initiatives for enhanced patient careCommit to personal professional development and assist in mentoring othersLicensure, Registration, and / or Certification Required :
Registered Nurse license in the practicing stateBasic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart AssociationEducation Required :
Graduation from an accredited Nursing programExperience Required :
Minimum of 1 year experience in clinical nursing preferredKnowledge, Skills & Abilities :
Ability to provide holistic patient-centered careDemonstrate critical thinking and proactive response to clinical changesProficient in electronic health records and communication toolsStrong interpersonal skills to build rapport and collaborative relationshipsExcellent organizational and time management abilitiesPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions :
Frequent physical activity including lifting, bending, and standingAbility to lift up to 50 lbs and perform patient transfers with supportPotential exposure to hazardous materials; appropriate protective equipment is providedThis job description outlines the general nature and responsibilities of the position but is not an exhaustive list of all tasks that may be required.