Registered Nurse (RN) - Neurosurgery Unit

Job ID : R

Shift : 3rd

Full / Part Time : Full-time

Pay Range : $37.50 - $56.25

Location : Aurora St Lukes Medical Center - 2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Hours Per Week : 36

Our Commitment to You :

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, and programs that invest in your career development. We want you to thrive both at work and in your personal life.

• Compensation

Base pay within the pay range based on qualifications, skills, and experience.

Premium pay available for shifts and on-call duties.

Incentive pay opportunities for select positions.

Annual performance-based pay increases.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs.

Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care expenses.

Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.

Retirement plans with employer match.

Educational Assistance Program.

Schedule Details :

Nights

8 and 12-hour shifts

Every third weekend rotation

Holiday rotation

Special Offers :

Sign-On Bonus : $15,000 for 3rd Shift.

Student Loan Forgiveness : Up to $20,000.

Tuition Assistance : Up to $7,200.

RN Referral Bonus : $5,000 (for Advocate Aurora teammates).

Military / Veteran-Friendly Employer.

Unit Overview :

Join our 24-bed Neurosurgical Unit , where you’ll care for a diverse and complex patient population, including :

Post-operative craniotomies for bleed evacuation, AVMs, and tumor resections.

Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine surgeries.

Hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke patients as part of our Comprehensive Stroke Program.

High volume of cervical and spinal surgery patients, along with medical overflow cases.

As part of the Aurora Neuroscience Innovation Institute (ANII) , our unit offers exposure to the latest neurosurgical techniques and cutting-edge care.

What You'll Do :

Deliver and coordinate comprehensive, evidence-based patient care using the nursing process.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, therapeutic, and compassionate care.

Apply clinical judgment and critical thinking to support optimal outcomes.

Contribute to a positive patient experience across the continuum of care.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a supportive team culture that values connection.

Thrive in an environment that promotes teamwork, continuous learning, and patient-centered care.

Major Responsibilities :

Use the nursing process to assess patient needs and develop individualized care plans.

Expect and recognize significant changes in patient conditions and intervene appropriately.

Implement strategies to enhance patient safety and readiness to learn.

Actively coordinate discharge plans using an interdisciplinary approach.

Evaluate patient and unit outcomes, and support process improvement initiatives.

Demonstrate effective communication and leadership within the care team.

Licensure, Registration, and / or Certification Required :

Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practice.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the AHA.

Education Required :

Completion of an accredited nursing program.

Experience Required :

Typically, 1 year of clinical nursing experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Ability to deliver holistic patient care and recognize changes requiring intervention.

Proficient computer skills, including electronic medical records.

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

Strong organization and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements :

Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and transferring patients.

Must be able to manage the demands of patient care, including exposure to chemicals and bodily fluids.

Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch are required.

This job description provides a general overview and may not include every responsibility you may have. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.