Registered Nurse - New graduate - Med/Surg Ortho

Join the Medical/Surgical Orthopedic unit (MS4) 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 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
• Apply evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making to create the safest patient environment
• Lead efforts to enhance patient experience across the continuum of care
• Utilize skilled communication and compassionate care delivery

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
• Night shift: 7:00 pm - 7:30 am
• 36 hours per week
• Every third weekend and rotating holidays

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay range: $38.20 - $57.30 per hour
• Base compensation within the listed pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and training
• Premium pay for shift work
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• 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 including adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, twisting, and lifting throughout the workday
• Safely lift up to 35 pounds and perform patient handling tasks, including pushing/pulling up to 30 pounds
• Assist with 150-pound sliding transfers
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, touch, and fine motor skills for clinical procedures
• Ability to operate equipment foot controls
• Must 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

Location

Grafton, Wisconsin, United States