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 department that provides care to patients with a wide variety of medical and post-operative conditions. This position is ideal for new graduates entering the nursing profession. The unit specializes in observation status patients who typically stay 24-48 hours and commonly present with diagnoses including chest pain, abdominal pain, back pain, migraine/headache, allergic conditions, asthma, COPD, DVT/VTE, syncope, skin and soft tissue infection, dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities, hypo/hyperglycemia, routine post-operative conditions, and renal colic.

Responsibilities

As a skilled RN, you will provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. You will use evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making to create the safest patient environment and best patient experience. You will lead efforts to provide compassionate care with strong communication skills across the continuum of care.

Clinical Setting

Aurora Medical Center – Summit is a 117-bed facility with over 260 nurses on staff. The facility offers state-of-the-art care and comprehensive medical services including 24/7 emergency care, on-site specialists, a Level II Trauma Center, Brain & Spine Center, Bariatric Surgery, Stroke Care, Advanced Robotics, Women's Services, and a Cancer Center.

Schedule

This is a full-time position (0.9 FTE) working night shift from 1900 to 0730 with weekend and holiday rotation per unit requirements. You will work 36 hours per week.

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

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

This position requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, twisting, and lifting throughout the workday. You must 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. You will need 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. 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.

Compensation

The pay range is $38.20 to $57.30 per hour, based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and training. Premium pay is available for shift work, on-call duties, and other applicable circumstances. You may be eligible for incentive pay and annual increases based on performance.

Benefits

As a benefits-eligible employee, you will have access to a comprehensive Total Rewards package including:

• 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

Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or employment status; please ask a recruiter for more information during an interview.