Registered Nurse (RN) New Graduate - Medical/Surgical

Aurora Medical Center – Summit is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the 4 East Medical Surgical unit, an 18-bed unit specializing in the care of medical and post-operative patients with an emphasis on observation status. This is an excellent opportunity for new graduates to begin their nursing career in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Clinical Setting

4 East is a medical-surgical unit that primarily cares for observation patients who typically stay 24-48 hours. The unit manages a wide variety of acute conditions including chest pain, abdominal pain, back pain, migraine and headache, allergic conditions, asthma, COPD, DVT/VTE, syncope, skin and soft tissue infections, dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities, hypo- and hyperglycemia, routine post-operative patients, and renal colic.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process
• Deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures
• Apply evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making in patient care
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and best patient experience
• Respond quickly to changing patient conditions and perform patient safety interventions, including verbal de-escalation and restraints when necessary

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program
• Active 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

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 and pulling up to 30 pounds and assisting with 150-pound sliding transfers. Functional speech, vision, hearing, touch, and fine motor skills are required for clinical procedures, as well as the ability to operate equipment with foot controls.

You may be exposed to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, and hazardous waste; appropriate protective equipment must be used. Physical Abilities Testing and additional department-specific requirements may apply.

About Aurora Medical Center – Summit

Aurora Medical Center – Summit is a 117-bed facility staffed by over 260 nurses. The medical center provides comprehensive services including 24/7 emergency care, on-site specialists, and advanced facilities such as a Level II Trauma Center, Brain & Spine Center, Bariatric Surgery, Stroke Care, Advanced Robotics, Women's Services, and a Cancer Center. The workplace emphasizes collaboration, respect, and patient empowerment, with a focus on professional growth, development, continuous learning, and work-life balance.