Neurosurgery Registered Nurse (RN)

Neurosurgery Registered Nurse (RN)

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 is committed to providing a rewarding experience both professionally and personally. We offer a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including competitive salaries, generous retirement plans, and career development opportunities. Join us for a fulfilling career with benefits that help you live fully both at work and beyond.

• Compensation

Base compensation based on qualifications, skills, and experience.

Premium pay options including shift and on-call pay.

Incentive pay for certain positions.

Annual increases based on performance.

Benefits and More

Generous Paid Time Off programs.

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

Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Family benefits, including adoption assistance and paid parental leave.

Defined contribution retirement plans with employer matching.

Educational Assistance Program.

Schedule Details :

Nights

8 and 12-hour shifts

Every third weekend and holiday rotation

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

New Graduate RNs are Encouraged to Apply!

Unit Overview :

Join our dynamic 24-bed Neurosurgical Unit, where you will care for a diverse and complex range of patients, including :

Post-operative patients from craniotomy procedures for bleed evacuation, AVMs, and tumor resections.

Patients undergoing cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine surgeries.

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

A high volume of cervical and spinal surgery patients, plus medical overflow cases.

As part of the Aurora Neuroscience Innovation Institute (ANII), our unit is at the forefront of the latest neurosurgical techniques and innovative care solutions.

What You'll Do :

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

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

Utilize clinical judgment, skilled communication, and critical thinking to achieve optimal outcomes.

Enhance the patient experience across the care continuum.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a supportive team culture that values connection through regular team-building activities and community outreach.

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

Major Responsibilities :

Utilize the nursing process to assess patient needs, implement individualized interventions, and evaluate the effectiveness of care plans.

Recognize significant changes in patient condition and adjust care plans accordingly.

Implement strategies to enhance patient safety and readiness to learn.

Coordinate discharge plans using an interdisciplinary approach.

Evaluate patient and team outcomes and engage in quality improvement initiatives.

Demonstrate effective communication and leadership abilities within the care team.

Promote a culture of safety and report potential safety issues in a timely manner.

Participate in professional development activities to advance your skills and those of your colleagues.

Licensure, Registration, and / or Certification Required :

Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practice.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Education Required :

Completion of an accredited nursing program.

Experience Required :

Typically requires 1 year of clinical nursing experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required :

Ability to provide holistic patient care from a patient and family-centered perspective.

Capacity to assess and respond confidently and flexibly to situational changes.

Proficient in computer skills, including electronic medical records.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Able to develop rapport with patients, families, and team members.

Strong decision-making, organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.

Time management skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks.

Collaboration and team-building proficiency.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

Must be able to frequently sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach, and twist during the workday.

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., lift 20 lbs. overhead, and carry 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.

Requires the ability to push / pull with 30 lbs. of force.

Must utilize foot pedals for equipment operation.

Exposure to chemicals, hazardous waste, and communicable diseases, requiring appropriate protective equipment.

Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch for patient care procedures.

This job description reflects the typical nature and level of work expected of the role and does not encompass all potential duties.