Gundersen Health System·La Crosse, Wisconsin
Registered Nurses in the OR circulate and scrub for a wide range of surgical procedures from neonates to adults. They act as patient advocates and anticipate needs within a multidisciplinary team in a Level 2 Trauma Center.
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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Emplify Health by Gundersen has an opening in the Operating Room We’re not just filling positions, we’re building careers.
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As a Level 2 Trauma Center, the Surgery Department is a fast-paced unit with 18 state-of-the-art operating rooms and 2 labor and delivery suites with cutting-edge surgical equipment.
We provide a wide range of surgical procedures, including robotic-assisted and minimally invasive surgeries to populations ranging from neonates to adults.
The multidisciplinary team includes RNs, surgeons, anesthesia staff, and surgical technologists.
As a nurse, you will play a direct role in providing LOVE + MEDICINE for a broad range of patients in the Operating Room.
Registered Nurses in the OR circulate and may scrub for surgeries while caring for patient’s one-on-one being their advocate and anticipating their needs during the surgery.
What you will do: Fulltime, 80 hours every two weeks (1.0 FTE) 10-hour shifts: primarily day shifts (6:15am-4:45pm) with occasional night or weekend shifts as needed per unit need (cover PTO, FML, or vacations) Night and Weekend call rotation.
Call response time is 60 minutes or less Holiday Rotation: 1-2 holidays per year What You'll Get: Starting pay of $38.96/hr and up, based on your years of experience, as well as generous shift/weekend/holiday differentials Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work including a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL), Clinical Managers, Professional Development Nurse, and Quality Improvement Specialist Nurse Comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Substantial Retirement Contribution (401k with match & annual Base Contribution) Support for your career growth with access to our Career Development Center What You'll Need: Minimum of an associate degree in nursing An active RN license to work in Wisconsin Current BLS for Health Care Providers Prior RN experience is strongly preferred 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.
If 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.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Candidates must have at least an associate degree in nursing, an active Wisconsin RN license, and current BLS certification. Prior RN experience is strongly 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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