Registered Nurse - New graduate - Med/Surg Ortho

Join the Med/Surg Ortho unit at Aurora Medical Center - Grafton as a Registered Nurse. This 16-bed unit specializes in caring for orthopedic patients who have undergone surgical interventions, while also serving patients with a variety of general medical and surgical needs. You will care for patients from adolescent (age 18+) through geriatrics, providing comprehensive patient care through the nursing process using evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making.

Clinical Setting

Aurora Medical Center - Grafton is a 132-bed facility recognized as a leading destination for healthcare. The hospital features private patient rooms, comfortable family areas, and comprehensive specialized services supported by a team of more than 450 nurses. The facility offers amenities such as tranquil meditation gardens and a welcoming cafeteria. With a strong focus on accessibility and advanced technology, the hospital is preparing for significant expansion with a new patient tower scheduled to open in 2027. The facility delivers exceptional care in cardiovascular health, women's services, orthopedics, emergency medicine, surgery, and neuroscience.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures
• Use evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making to create the safest patient environment
• Lead efforts to enhance patient experience across the continuum of care
• Communicate effectively and provide compassionate care

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which you practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association

Schedule

• Full-time position, 0.9 FTE
• Day shift: 7:00 am - 7:30 pm
• 36 hours per week
• Every third weekend
• Rotating holidays

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

This position requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, twisting, and lifting throughout the workday. You must be able to safely lift up to 35 pounds and perform patient handling tasks, including pushing/pulling up to 30 pounds and assisting with 150-pound sliding transfers. The role requires functional speech, vision, hearing, touch, and fine motor skills for clinical procedures, as well as the ability to operate equipment foot controls. You must be able to respond quickly to changing patient conditions and perform patient safety interventions, including verbal de-escalation and restraints when necessary. Exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, and hazardous waste may occur; appropriate protective equipment must be used. Physical Abilities Testing and additional department-specific requirements may apply.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 per hour

Base compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and training. Premium pay is available for shift differentials and on-call duties. Incentive pay may be available for select positions, with opportunities for annual increases based on performance.

Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Eligibility for benefits programs may depend on your FTE or employment status (full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.).