Registered Nurse (RN) Orthopedics
Job ID:
R150323
Shift:
3rd
Full/Part Time:
Full_time
Pay Range:
$37.50 – $56.25
Location:
Aurora St Lukes South Shore – 5900 S Lake Dr
Cudahy, WI 53110
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
36
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as 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
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Full time working 8 or 12 hour shifts 1900 – 7:30am or 2300 -7:30am with every third weekend and every other holiday
Registered Nurse (RN) – Orthopedic Medical Surgical
Cudahy, WI, United States
Sign on bonus for eligible candidates of up to $15,000 Nights
Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.
At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.
Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.
Where You Will Work:
Experience a true Orthopedic Med/Surg environment on 3MESG, South Shore’s primary surgical unit, where you'll care for patients recovering from procedures like total knee replacements, bowel resections, and amputations Broaden your clinical exposure with a diverse mix of medical cases—from pneumonia and DKA to alcohol withdrawal—and stable pediatric patients aged 16+, all within a fast-paced 33-bed unit.
We’re Looking For:
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Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
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Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
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Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
What You’ll Do:
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Deliver individualized care using the nursing process—assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
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Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition, mobilizing resources and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal outcomes.
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Promote patient safety by implementing risk-reduction strategies and reporting safety events promptly.
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Educate patients and families, adapting teaching methods to meet unique learning needs and supporting readiness for discharge.
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Coordinate care and discharge planning through an interdisciplinary approach, ensuring continuity across the healthcare continuum.
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Lead and delegate effectively, fostering teamwork and supporting unlicensed personnel.
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Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience and unit performance.
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Maintain professional growth through ongoing education, competency completion, and participation in shared governance activities.
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
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Variable – primarily night shift
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Every 3rd weekend rotation – night shift
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Holiday rotation
About This Location:
Find a career you’ll love at Aurora St Lukes South Shore If you’re looking for state-of-the-art care in your community, Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore provides the care your family needs, close to home.
Our staff is committed to medical excellence as well as compassionate care. We're focused on treating you, and not just your condition. You also can depend on 24/7 emergency services and a number of on-site specialists.
Ready to Take the Next Step:
Apply Now!
Aurora Health Care is the largest health system in Wisconsin and a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. The state’s largest private employer, the system serves patients across 17 hospitals, more than 70 pharmacies and more than 150 sites of care. Aurora Health Care, in addition to Advocate Health Care in Illinois and Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, is now part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.
