Gundersen Health System·La Crosse, Wisconsin
Provide hands-on nursing care in procedural sedation and vascular surgery settings, including pre-op, intra-op, and post-op patient management. Responsibilities include administering sedation, maintaining vascular access, and coordinating patient care through triage and education.
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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Registered Nurse – Procedural Sedation & Vascular Surgery Clinic Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin Schedule: Full-time, 72 hours per two weeks (0.9 FTE) Shift: 8-hour day shifts, Monday–Friday, between 7:30 am and 5:00 pm with rotating days off No weekends, holidays, or on-call obligations!
Join Our Team Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a skilled and motivated Registered Nurse to join our Procedural Sedation and Vascular Surgery Clinic teams in a unique hybrid role.
This is your chance to work at the top of your scope in a highly autonomous, patient-facing position—while enjoying the scenic beauty and vibrant lifestyle of La Crosse, WI.
If you’re passionate about patient care, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to grow your career in specialty settings, this opportunity is for you!
What You Will Do Provide hands-on nursing care in both Procedural Sedation and Vascular Surgery Clinic settings Assist with procedural sedation and in-office vascular procedures Care for patients pre-op, intra-op, and post-op, including education and coordination of pre-procedure calls Perform telephone triage, patient education, and coordinate patient care Hands-on skills include: Administering sedation medications Starting and maintaining vascular access Point-of-care INR and glucose testing Wound vacs and dressing changes Collaborate with surgery and vascular clinicians in newly renovated spaces on the 3rd floor of the Heritage building.
What You Will Get Starting pay: $31.98/hour (plus more for experience) Comprehensive benefits, including: Top-rated retirement plan and healthcare coverage Career growth support through our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program Specialty training: ACLS certification Sedation education for delivering, monitoring, and recovering patients undergoing moderate sedation Cardiac monitoring education A voice in shaping nursing practice through Shared Governance Councils Plenty of hands-on patient interaction—90% of your time is spent in-person with patients!
What You Need Minimum of Associate Degree in Nursing RN licensure in Wisconsin upon hire Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers ACLS and Procedural Sedation training required after hire Preferred: Previous sedation or procedural experience 1+ year of RN experience (new graduate nurses are not eligible) Ability to thrive while working through change and help develop workflows for this evolving role About Emplify Health Emplify Health brings together two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems—Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System—united in our mission to provide exceptional care.
With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics serving communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, we’re committed to delivering world-class care close to home.
Ready to make a difference?
Apply today and take the next step in your nursing career with Emplify Health!
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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Requires an Associate Degree in Nursing and Wisconsin RN licensure upon hire. Candidates must have at least one year of RN experience and obtain BLS, ACLS, and procedural sedation training.
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.