Gundersen Health System·La Crosse, Wisconsin
Provide patient and family-centered care for pediatric patients with acute or chronic conditions, including those requiring ICU-level care. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of specialists to manage traumas, diabetic emergencies, and other critical pediatric needs.
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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
*$5,000 Sign On Bonus for qualified candidates!*
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Emplify Health by Gundersen is looking for a full-time (0.9 FTE) Registered Nurse [https://www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/areas/nursing] to work weekends only in our 10 bed Pediatric Unit and 4 bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. This is your opportunity to provide patient and family centered care in a healing environment while doing the work you love in the beautiful Coulee region [https://thriveinlacrosse.com/] of La Crosse, Wisconsin.
After successful orientation, this position will be a weekend-only position (WEO): work six weekend shifts between 0600 Friday and 0900 on Monday per pay period
Full-time: 72 hours per 2 weeks (0.9 FTE)
12-hour shifts, Day/Night rotation OR Straight Night - your choice!
Every 3rd holiday
Care for pediatric patients with acute or chronic medical conditions & care for pediatric patients requiring ICU level of care provide including traumas, diabetic emergencies, trachs and more
Work with a multidisciplinary team consisting of highly skilled RNs, Hospitalists, Intensivists, Pharmacists, Respiratory Therapists, Health Unit Coordinators, and other support staff.
Weekend package pay incentive (Employees will receive a Weekend Only premium equal to .3333 times base pay for the actual hours worked during these Friday, Saturday, and Sunday shifts; this is equivalent to 96 hours of pay for 72 hours worked.)
Department with a strong teamwork model
Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and the Career Development Center
A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work including a Clinical Manager, Professional Development Nurse, Clinical Nurse Leader, and Quality Improvement Specialist Nurse.
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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.
$5,000 Sign On Bonus: minimum of 1 year recent PICU RN experience
$2,500 Sign On Bonus: minimum 1 year Pediatric RN experience
Sign on bonus paid after 6 months of employment at Emplify Health by Gundersen.
Must be a new or returning employee to Emplify Health by Gundersen.
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org [HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org] or call 608-775-0267.
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Requires an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing, a Wisconsin RN license, and BLS certification. A minimum of 1 year of RN experience is required, with PICU experience preferred.
Market context
In Wisconsin, CNA openings are often driven by ongoing staffing needs in hospitals, long-term care, and other patient-care settings. These roles can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with current state certification, though some will also consider applicants who have completed a 75-hour training program and are awaiting the state exam. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and availability before applying.
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